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2026 Subaru Crosstrek MPG
26–36 mpg combined across 3 EPA-rated versions. Best: Crosstrek Hybrid AWD (AWD, 2.5L 4-cyl) at 36 city / 36 hwy / 36 combined; lowest: Crosstrek Wilderness AWD (2.5L 4-cyl, CVT) at 26.
Every version
| Version | Engine | Trans. | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb | Fuel cost / yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crosstrek Hybrid AWD (Hybrid) | 2.5L 4-cyl | CVT | AWD | 36 | 36 | 36 | $1,850 |
| Crosstrek AWD | 2.5L 4-cyl | CVT | AWD | 26 | 33 | 29 | $2,300 |
| Crosstrek Wilderness AWD | 2.5L 4-cyl | CVT | AWD | 24 | 29 | 26 | $2,600 |
How it compares
- 2026 Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD: class average 25.7 mpg over 147 versions; best Crosstrek +10.3 (#12).
- 2025: 29 mpg best (+7 for 2026).
- 2027: 29 mpg best.
- Fuel cost spread: $1,850–$2,600 a year ($750 difference).
- 2027 model: 29 mpg best (−7).
Safety
9 owner complaints: Vehicle Speed Control 2, Unknown Or Other 2, Structure 1, Exterior Lighting 1. Crashes 1, fires 0, injuries 1.
Recent owner reports: Vehicle Speed Control
“On XXX while driving my brand-new 2026 Subaru Crosstrek with approximately 63 miles on the odometer, the vehicle suddenly lost acceleration. The AT Oil Temp warning flashed, followed by the Check Engine Light and multiple EyeSight and driver assistance warning lights. I immediately pulled off the road because I did not feel it was safe to continue driving. My [XXX] grandson was in the vehicle at the time.”
“The AED, Braking, Cameras and lane centering systems failed and caused a crash into the highway barrier suddenly due to defects in the driver assist systems defect in the electronic safety systems causing the steering wheel to turn forcefully to the barrier striking it. This happened without any warning despite driver input to stop the sudden steering inputs and braking.”
Owner reports are unverified and filed directly with NHTSA.
Recalls
No NHTSA recall campaigns are listed for 2026.