Against 441 other 4-cyl cars rated 2014–2016, the XV CrossTrek beats their 27.4 mpg average by 2.6 mpg, about $121 a year. Averaged over the years each was sold, the most economical engine since 2013, the 2L 4-cyl Hybrid (2014–2016), does 30.7 mpg and the thirstiest, the 2L 4-cyl (2013–2016), 28.5: $96 a year apart.
Every Subaru XV CrossTrek engine, compared
Yearly cost assumes 12,000 miles at $3.20 a gallon.
| Engine | Combined | City / Highway | Years | Fuel per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2L 4-cyl Hybrid | 29 / 32.7 | 2014–2016 | $1,251 | |
| 2L 4-cyl | 25.5 / 32.5 | 2013–2016 | $1,347 |
What that actually costs
Against its rivals in the same model years, the Toyota RAV4 gets 28.4 mpg, the Honda CR-V 29.3 mpg and the Honda Pilot 22 mpg, next to 30 mpg for the 2016 XV CrossTrek. The XV CrossTrek is the cheapest of them to run: $465 a year less than the Honda Pilot.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Cost per mile (2016) | $0.107 |
| Fuel per year | $1,280 |
| Fuel over five years | $6,400 |
| Against other 4-cyl cars, 2014–2016 | −$121 a year |
| EPA's own estimate | $2,114 a year |
City or highway — who is this car for
The 2016 Subaru XV CrossTrek gives up 5.5 mpg in town: 33 on the highway against 27.5 in the city, $232 a year if every mile were city driving.
| Measure | Value | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| City (2016) | 27.5 mpg | $1,396 a year if you only drive in town |
| Highway | 33 mpg | $1,164 a year if you mostly commute |
| Gap | +5.5 mpg (20%) | Typical for its type |
How the XV CrossTrek changed over the years
The XV CrossTrek peaked in 2016 at 30 mpg (27.5 city, 33 highway) and was at its thirstiest in 2013 at 28 — 2 mpg apart, or $91 a year in fuel between buying one year and the other.
| Model year | Combined | City / Highway | Engines offered | Fuel per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 27.5 / 33 | 2 | $1,280 | |
| 2015 | 27.5 / 33 | 2 | $1,280 | |
| 2014 | 27 / 32 | 2 | $1,324 | |
| 2013 | 25 / 32 | 1 | $1,371 |
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How we count
This page rests on 7 EPA ratings of the Subaru XV CrossTrek — 2 engines across 2013–2016. The mileage is EPA's laboratory figure, unchanged; the yearly bill is ours, at 12,000 miles and $3.20 a gallon, against EPA's own estimate of $2,114. Full method.
Frequently asked questions
What mpg does the 2016 Subaru XV CrossTrek get?
30 mpg combined, 27.5 city and 33 highway, per EPA; its 2 versions that year range from 29 to 31. Across every year since 2013 the XV CrossTrek has averaged 29.4 mpg.
Is the 2016 XV CrossTrek more efficient than the 2015?
About the same: 30 against 30 mpg combined.
Which XV CrossTrek year has the best gas mileage?
The 2016, at 30 mpg combined (27.5 city, 33 highway), which is also the latest model year we hold.
Does the XV CrossTrek get better gas mileage than the Toyota RAV4?
Yes: 30 mpg for the 2016 XV CrossTrek against 28.4 for the 2017 Toyota RAV4, about $72 a year less to run.
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