2024 Subaru Crosstrek vs. Toyota RAV4 | Differences & Features Offered

When you need a bold and rugged SUV to help satisfy your need for adventure, two exceptional choices to consider are the 2024 Subaru Crosstrek and the 2024 Toyota RAV4. Each model offers off-road-ready elements, impressive efficiency, and sophisticated innovations to elevate every journey from the streets to the trails. Not sure which model suits you best? The Grand Subaru team has composed this 2024 Subaru Crosstrek vs. Toyota RAV4 comparison to aid in your research. If you think the Crosstrek is the perfect SUV for your daily drives, check out our 2024 Subaru Crosstrek review for more details.

Ready to take a closer look at the 2024 Crosstrek? Browse our inventory for your favorite model, and explore our current Crosstrek offers. To experience it in person, schedule a test drive at our dealership in Bensenville, IL. If you have questions, contact us online or call us at (888) 840-3934.

Interior Features Offered

Step inside the 2024 Subaru Crosstrek or the 2024 Toyota RAV4 and you'll be greeted by a spacious and inviting interior. Both models come equipped with a range of comfort-enhancing features designed to level up your driving experience, including available heated front seats and dual-zone automatic climate control. If you’re in a hurry, fear not — both models offer keyless access and push-button start, so you can get on the road quickly and with less hassle.

Cargo Space & Interior Dimensions

Looking for a two-row SUV that can accommodate the whole family or provide a cozy space for an intimate trip? The 2024 Subaru Crosstrek and 2024 Toyota RAV4 are both great options designed to meet your needs with convenient 60/40-split flat-folding rear seats that let you configure the cabin to your liking in either model. Plus, when you opt for the Crosstrek, front passengers can enjoy more spacious headroom and legroom when compared to the RAV4. Each SUV offers stellar maximum cargo capacities — up to 54.7 cubic feet in the Crosstrek and up to 69.8 cubic feet in the RAV4. See the accompanying chart for a comparison of interior dimensions.

Engine Specs & Towing Capabilities

The 2024 Subaru Crosstrek and 2024 Toyota RAV4 are fearless adventurers, each with a unique lineup of powerful engine options for your journey off the beaten path. Both SUBARU BOXER® four-cylinder engine options on the Crosstrek come equipped with an advanced Lineartronic® CVT (continuously variable transmission) as well as standard symmetrical all-wheel drive (AWD) capabilities. The RAV4 model’s 2.5L four-cylinder gas engine offers either front-wheel drive (FWD) or AWD with a standard eight-speed automatic transmission. The RAV4 also offers a hybrid engine option, which comes equipped with standard electronic on-demand AWD. 

When you need to bring a little more, both vehicles offer a maximum 3,500-pound towing capacity when properly equipped. See the accompanying charts for a comparison of performance specifications.

Safety Features Available

Your confidence on the road is a priority in either the 2024 Subaru Crosstrek or 2024 Toyota RAV4. Each model comes standard with a high-tech safety suite packed with advanced supportive amenities to help keep you focused on the road ahead — EyeSight® driver assist technology on the Crosstrek and Toyota Safety Sense™ 2.5 on the RAV4. Other shared features between the two include a rear vision camera, high beam assistance, blind spot detection, and a cutting-edge adaptive cruise control system to help simplify your commute.

Technology Options

Whether you’re enjoying your most rugged ride yet or cruising the urban jungle, the 2024 Subaru Crosstrek and 2024 Toyota RAV4 are designed to keep you connected. Each SUV offers an array of intuitive features at your fingertips, such as available wireless Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™ integration, wireless charging, and Wi-Fi® capability. When you opt for the Crosstrek, you can choose between standard dual 7-inch infotainment touchscreens or an available single 11.6-inch touchscreen on select models. The RAV4 offers either an 8- or 10.25-inch touchscreen. Bring the party with you with an available premium audio system in either model — a ten-speaker Harman Kardon® system in the Crosstrek and an 11-speaker JBL® system in the RAV4.

2023 Subaru Crosstrek vs. 2023 Toyota RAV4 | Bensenville, IL

If you’re considering the stylishly fun and adventurous 2023 Subaru Crosstrek for your next 

ride ― but want more information before you take the next step ― see how it stacks up against the 2023 Toyota RAV4. The team at Grand Subaru in Bensenville, IL, makes it easy for you to compare these two popular models in this side-by-side review. You can also find additional Crosstrek model details on our Crosstrek review page and Crosstrek trims page.

Ready to explore the 2023 Crosstrek in person and take it for a test drive? Search our new Crosstrek inventory and contact us at (888) 840-3934 or stop by our dealership during our convenient business hours. If you prefer, you can also reach out to us via chat messaging.

2023 Subaru Crosstrek vs. Toyota RAV4 Interior Features

Equipped with capable powertrains as well as plenty of safety features and driver support, the 2023 Subaru Crosstrek and 2023 Toyota RAV4 compact crossover SUV both deliver smooth, quiet rides and emphasize passenger comfort and cargo-carrying utility. 

Interior features both models share (depending on the trim level you choose) include:

• Heated front seats
• Power driver’s seat
• Cloth and StarTex® (Crosstrek) or SofTex® (RAV4) seating material
• 60/40 split-folding rear seat
• Heated, leather-wrapped steering wheel and handle shifter
• Keyless access and push-button start
• Multimedia/infotainment systems
• Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™ compatibility
• Bluetooth® technology
• Wi-Fi® hotspot capability
• USB ports
• Climate control
• Power moonroof

The 2023 Crosstrek also offers leather seating material, while the 2023 RAV4 also offers ventilated front seats and heated rear outboard seats. When it comes to sound systems, the Crosstrek comes equipped with a four-speaker or six-speaker sound system or an optional eight-speaker Harman Kardon® premium audio system on the top trim. The 2023 RAV4 features an optional or standardly equipped JBL® 11-speaker premium audio system. 

Cargo Space & Seating Capability

Both the 2023 Subaru Crosstrek and 2023 Toyota RAV4 comfortably seat five passengers and provide ample ― and flexible ― cargo carrying abilities. Along with raised or low-profile roof rails atop the vehicle, the Crosstrek offers 20.8 cubic feet of interior cargo space behind the rear seat, which expands to 55.3 cubic feet when you fold the rear seats down. Storage solutions include grocery bag hooks and four tie-down hooks in the cargo area, a rear cargo area tray, and a retractable/removable cargo area cover.

The RAV4 also features raised or low-profile roof rails, and its body styling adds more interior cargo capacity ― 37.5 cubic feet of cargo volume behind the rear seat and up to 69.8 cubic feet when the rear seats are folded down. Storage features offered on select RAV4 trims include a cargo liner, height-adjustable rear cargo area deck board and deckside-mounted net, and a cargo area tonneau cover.

Engine Specs & Fuel Economy

When it comes to gas-powered performance, the 2023 Subaru Crosstrek offers up two engine options to the one offered on the 2023 Toyota RAV4. Both the Crosstrek and RAV4 also offer a plug-in hybrid option that pairs the standard gas engine to an electric motor. 

All trims on the 2023 Crosstrek feature the power-distributing Subaru symmetrical all-wheel drive (AWD) system, while the 2023 RAV4 features front-wheel drive and offers AWD on most trim levels. Hybrid-equipped RAV4 SUV options only feature AWD.

2023 Subaru Crosstrek vs. 2023 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid MPG

When equipped with the 2.0L engine, the 2023 Subaru Crosstrek delivers an EPA-estimated fuel efficiency rating of 28 city and 33 highway MPG, or 27 city and 34 highway MPG when it’s equipped with the larger 2.5L engine. 

The 2023 Toyota RAV4 SUV, when equipped with the 2.5L gas-powered engine, delivers 27 city and 35 highway MPG. 

Safety Features Offered

Both the 2023 Subaru Crosstrek and 2023 Toyota RAV4 received a top overall safety rating from the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration (NHTSA). When comparing safety features and driver assistance tech, both models offer impressive features, including:

• Advanced airbag systems
• Rear vision camera
• High beam assist
• Sway control
• Hill start or descent control
• Traction control
• Anti-lock braking
• Adaptive cruise control
• Vehicle intrusion mitigation
• LATCH system for child rear seat mounting
• Blind spot detection with rear cross-traffic alert
• Tire pressure monitoring

Driver assistance technology suites are also offered across each model’s trim lineup. This includes EyeSight® driver assist technology, adaptive cruise control with lane centering, and reverse automatic braking on the 2023 Subaru Crosstrek and the Toyota Safety Sense™ suite ― which includes brake assist and electric brake force distribution ― on the 2023 RAV4. 

Exterior Color Options

2023 Subaru Crosstrek

• Magnetite Gray Metallic
• Crystal Black Silica
• Ice Silver Metallic
• Crystal White Pearl
• Pure Red
• Cool-Gray Khaki
• Desert Khaki 
• Horizon Blue Pearl
• Lagoon Blue Pearl
• Plasma Yellow Pearl

2023 Toyota RAV4

• Magnetic Gray Metallic
• Midnight Black Metallic
• Silver Sky Metallic
• Ice Cap
• Ruby Flare Pearl