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Subaru Crosstrek Plug-in hybrid: MPG and annual fuel cost, 2023
The Subaru Crosstrek Plug-in hybrid was last rated in the data for model year 2023, at 35 MPG combined, the most efficient of the 11 small SUVs rated that year.
- 35MPG combined1st of 11 in class
- $1,900a year in fuel1st of 11 in class
- 151g/mile CO2
Where it stands
The small SUVs rated for 2023 run from 21 to 35 MPG, with a median of 25 MPG.
Across every class it is the most efficient of the 6 plug-in hybrid models rated that year.
In its class, just behind it is the Hyundai Santa Fe Plug-in hybrid at 33 MPG.
A plug-in hybrid can run on its battery for a distance and then on fuel. The MPG, fuel cost and CO2 figures on this site are for running on fuel with the battery depleted, so a driver who charges often will use less fuel than shown.
Fuel cost and CO2
At 15,000 miles a year with 55% of them in the city, with regular gasoline at $4.47 per gallon, the annual fuel bill of the most efficient version is about $1,900. That is $1,000 less than the small SUVs median of $2,900.
Tailpipe CO2 is 151 g/mile, 219 g/mile below the small SUVs median of 370.
Rated versions
It does better in town than on the road: 36 in the city against 35 on the highway, a gap of 1. The data lists one version for 2023: Crosstrek Hybrid AWD: 2.0 L, 4 cyl hybrid, Automatic (variable gear ratios), AWD.
| Version | Combined MPG | City MPG | Highway MPG | Annual fuel cost | CO2 g/mile | Electric range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crosstrek Hybrid AWD: 2.0 L, 4 cyl hybrid, Automatic (variable gear ratios), AWD | 35 | 36 | 35 | $1,900 | 151 | 17 |
Year by year
The Subaru Crosstrek Plug-in hybrid is in the data for 4 of the 8 model years from 2019 to 2026. Its best combined rating is 35 MPG in both 2019 and 2023.
| Model year | Versions | Best MPG | Lowest MPG | Fuel cost | CO2 g/mi | Class median |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1 | 35 | 35 | $1,900 | 151 | 27 |
| 2021 | 1 | 35 | 35 | $1,900 | 151 | 26 |
| 2020 | 1 | 35 | 35 | $1,900 | 151 | 26 |
| 2019 | 1 | 35 | 35 | $1,900 | 151 | 26 |
Similar models
| Model | Powertrain | Combined MPG | Annual fuel cost | Model year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercedes-Benz GLB-Class | Gasoline | 27 | $3,050 | 2023 |
| Jeep Wrangler Diesel | Diesel | 25 | $3,850 | 2023 |
| Jeep Cherokee | Gasoline | 24 | $2,800 | 2023 |
| Mazda CX-9 | Gasoline | 23 | $2,900 | 2023 |
| Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class | Gasoline | 22 | $3,750 | 2023 |
Rated almost identically and covered by this page:
- Hyundai Santa Fe Plug-in hybrid 33 MPG, $2,050 a year, 1 version, last rated 2023
Compare and rank
Rankings: Small SUVs.
Data: US EPA and DOE, as prepared in methods and data.