2025 Subaru Crosstrek vs. Hyundai Tucson Exterior Design

Utility and style go hand-in-hand with both the 2025 Subaru Crosstrek and 2025 Hyundai Tucson. From the side, the Crosstrek features a slim front end, tapered A pillar, and more pronounced slope down the rear of the vehicle. Meanwhile, the Tucson visually distinguishes itself with a broad grille with stacked lighting along each flank, sharper body lines, and a less-pronounced downward curve back from the C pillar. Heated side mirrors are available on both models for convenience on frosty winter mornings. Uniquely, the Tucson offers a hands-free smart liftgate. For cabin-lightening panels across the roof, the Crosstrek provides an optional power moonroof while the Tucson offers a power sunroof or panoramic sunroof.

Other notable exterior differences include:

• Lighting — LED headlights are included with both SUVs, but the Crosstrek headlights feature unique steering-responsive functionality. Additionally, the Crosstrek is uniquely offered with LED fog lights for enhanced visibility in inclement weather conditions.
• Wheel Sizes — Eye-catching wheel sculpting characterizes each SUV. While the designs vary, choose between 17-, 18-, and 19-inch wheels on the Tucson or 17- or 18-inch wheels on the Crosstrek.
• Off-Road Design — When you’re ready to take your next family trek off the beaten path, the Crosstrek Wilderness offers a raised suspension with 9.3 inches of ground clearance and unique Yokohama GEOLANDAR® all-terrain tires. The Tucson offers up to 8.3 inches of ground clearance.

2025 Subaru Crosstrek vs. Hyundai Tucson Interior Design & Technology

Everyday versatility and comfort awaits behind the wheel of the 2025 Subaru Crosstrek and 2025 Hyundai Tucson. Their two-row interiors boast a number of shared features and systems, including an available leather-wrapped steering wheel, a power-adjustable driver’s seat, 60/40-split rear seats, and an auto-dimming rearview mirror. Similar technology features include wireless Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™, built-in navigation capabilities, and standard SiriusXM® Satellite Radio capability. Keep your devices charged using USB ports in both rows of either model, and the Tucson offers a wireless charger. Both offer a premium-branded sound system for outstanding audio quality — a Harman Kardon® system in the Crosstrek and a Bose® system in the Tucson.

Other notable interior and technology differences include:

• Materials — Plush, durable materials are a hallmark of both SUVs. The Hyundai Tucson includes cloth, H-Tex®, or leather seat upholstery, while the Crosstrek offers cloth, sport cloth, or leather. The Crosstrek Wilderness uniquely enhances your outdoor adventures with water-repellent StarTex® seat upholstery.
• Climate Comfort Options — While heated front seats are available in both models, the Crosstrek includes standard dual-zone automatic temperature control, which is available in the Tucson. Unique comfort upgrades in the Tucson include ventilated front seats and heated rear seats, plus a heated steering wheel.
• Display Configuration — From the view of the driver’s seat, each SUV features different interior display layouts. The Crosstrek includes either a SUBARU STARLINK® dual 7-inch Multimedia system or a vertically aligned SUBARU STARLINK 11.6-inch Multimedia Plus system, both with a 4.2-inch color instrument cluster display. Meanwhile, the Tucson includes a horizontally stretched 12.3-inch touchscreen. A 4.2-inch gauge cluster is standard, while a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster is available.

2025 Subaru Crosstrek vs. Hyundai Tucson Engine Specs & Fuel Economy

When it comes to everyday efficiency and reliable power, count on both the 2025 Subaru Crosstrek and 2025 Hyundai Tucson. Pick between two different SUBARU BOXER® engines with the Crosstrek, while the Tucson offers one engine across its model lineup. Overall, the Crosstrek offers higher fuel economy estimates than the Tucson, despite being built with standard symmetrical AWD versus the standard front-wheel drive (FWD) in the Tucson. In the comparably sized 2.5L engines, the Crosstrek and Tucson have identical torque outputs and 5 horsepower more in the Tucson engine. If you are looking to use your new SUV for light-duty towing, the Crosstrek Wilderness stands out with a 3,500-pound maximum towing capacity, versus a 2,000-pound maximum towing capacity for the Tucson.

Selectable drive modes for the Tucson include normal, sport, My Drive, and snow AWD. Performance-enhancing X-MODE® in the Subaru Crosstrek helps you find traction when the roads get slick, while dual-function X-MODE on select trims allows you to toggle between standard X-MODE and a deep snow/mud setting for all-terrain adventures.

Compare the engine specs and fuel economy for the Crosstrek and Tucson in the following chart.

2025 Subaru Crosstrek vs. Hyundai Tucson Size & Cargo Space

A notable difference between the 2025 Subaru Crosstrek and 2025 Hyundai Tucson is their size. The Tucson is roughly 6 inches longer, three inches wider, and 150 pounds heavier than the Crosstrek. Inside, both SUVs seat five people, with an advantage in front legroom for the Crosstrek and additional rear legroom in the Tucson. Due to its larger size, the Tucson offers up to 80.1 cubic feet of cargo space while the Crosstrek gives you 54.7 cubic feet of maximum cargo space with the second row folded down.

Compare the Crosstrek and Tucson dimensions in the accompanying chart.

2025 Subaru Crosstrek vs. Hyundai Tucson Safety Options & Features

Advanced safety technology is incorporated throughout both the 2025 Subaru Crosstrek and 2025 Hyundai Tucson. In the Crosstrek, EyeSight® driver assist technology takes a leading role with features like advanced adaptive cruise control with lane centering, pre-collision braking, and lane-keep assist. Similar standard functions in the Tucson include forward collision avoidance assist, lane-keeping assist, and smart cruise control with stop and go. For added visibility of your blind spots, the Tucson includes a blind spot collision warning system, and the Crosstrek offers blind-spot detection with rear cross-traffic alert.

Available Crosstrek safety features include:

• EyeSight driver assist technology
  • Advanced adaptive cruise control with lane centering
  • Pre-collision braking
  • Lane departure with sway warning
  • Lane-keep assist
  • Automatic emergency steering
• High beam assist
• Blind-spot detection with rear cross-traffic alert
• Reverse automatic braking
• Rear vision camera

Available Tucson safety features include:

• Forward collision-avoidance assist with pedestrian/cyclist/junction
• Forward attention warning
• Blind-spot collision warning
• Blind-spot view monitor
• Driver attention warning
• Lane-keeping assist
• Lane following assist
• Highway Driving Assist 1
• Rear cross-traffic collision-avoidance assist
• Smart cruise control with stop and go
• Smart cruise control 2
• Navigation-based smart cruise control with curve control
• Safe exit warning
• Rear occupant alert
• Reverse parking collision-avoidance assist - reverse
• Parking distance warning - forward/reverse/side
• Remote start parking assist
• Surround view monitor