The Subaru Crosstrek vs. The Ford EcoSport

The new Subaru Crosstrek arrives to take on the Ford EcoSport and set the standard for their class. These best-selling crossovers go head-to-head, and the team at Green Subaru in Springfield, IL is here to help you make an informed decision before you buy. Our goal is to get you the information you need and pair you with the model you want today. Continue reading to see how the new Crosstrek stacks up to the EcoSport below.

Both compact crossovers come standard with 2.0-liter four-cylinder engines. Unlike the EcoSport, the Crosstrek also comes standard with a continuously variable automatic transmission and averages an impressive 33 miles per gallon on the highway. Both models come standard all-wheel drive as well for enhanced control. The Crosstrek also has a larger fuel tank than the EcoSport to take you further between fuel refills. There is an available Crosstrek hybrid option as well packing a 148-horsepower 2.0-liter flat-4 + 8.8-kWh lithium-ion battery combination averaging up to 90 miles per gallon equivalent with a 17-mile fully-charge range.

Safety Features

The new Crosstrek is designed to keep you and your passengers protected throughout Taylorville and Jacksonville, IL. Standard safety features in the Crosstrek include Subaru Eyesight with blind-spot monitoring and automatic braking, automatic crash notification, airbags, a rearview camera, and stolen-vehicle recovery services. Many of these features are only optional with the new EcoSport. The Crosstrek also has available safety features such as reverse automatic braking, lane-keeping assist, adaptive cruise control, and forward-collision mitigation.

Space

Get the space you and your passengers need in the new Crosstrek. Despite being compact crossovers, the Crosstrek and EcoSport both hold up to five passengers with ample headroom and legroom for added comfort. The Crosstrek also has 100.9 cubic feet of total passenger volume, while the EcoSport only has 91.1 cubic feet of passenger volume.

Visit Green Subaru Today!

Experience the new Subaru Crosstrek for yourself here at Green Subaru near Chatham,IL. Our team is committed to you and will work to make sure you get the Crosstrek you want while you're here. Contact us or stop by Green Subaru for a test drive today.