Compare the 2026 Subaru Crosstrek in San Diego, CA
If you’re searching for the best compact SUVs on the market, you’re on the right track. That’s because the 2026 Subaru Crosstrek is now available at Kearny Mesa Subaru. The new Crosstrek stands out in all the best ways, from its exceptional mpg and standard AWD to an interior that has many customers amazed.
We invite you to compare the 2026 Subaru Crosstrek vs. Honda CR-V so you can size up the competition. Check it out before you visit our San Diego Subaru dealership to test-drive a new Crosstrek!
Compare 2026 Subaru Crosstrek Specs vs. the Competition
Performance sets the new Subaru Crosstrek apart. The 2026 Crosstrek features a robust SUBARU BOXER® engine perfectly matched with the legendary Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive on all models, not just select trims. By contrast, the Honda CR-V all-wheel drive system is an optional extra, putting the Crosstrek ahead whenever traction or confidence on the road matters most.
Need extra capability or towing muscle for weekend adventures? Consider the 2026 Subaru Crosstrek Wilderness, for sale in California and offering an impressive towing capacity of up to 3,500 pounds — far surpassing the max CR-V towing capacity of 1,500 pounds.
Eco-minded shoppers will also appreciate the available 2026 Crosstrek Hybrid, delivering efficiency with signature Subaru reliability and AWD. For every lifestyle, from daily commutes to off-road escapes, a new Crosstrek in San Diego stands out as the agile, dependable choice.
2026 Subaru Crosstrek
- Engine: 2.5-liter SUBARU BOXER® 4-cylinder
- All-Wheel Drive: Standard Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive
- Hybrid Option: Available
- Maximum Towing Capacity (lbs.): 3,500
2026 Honda CR-V
- Engine: 1.5-liter 4-cylinder
- All-Wheel Drive: Available
- Hybrid Option: Available
- Maximum Towing Capacity (lbs.): 1,500
Compare 2026 Subaru Crosstrek Features vs. Competitors
The 2026 Subaru Crosstrek was meticulously designed for passenger comfort. Step inside and you'll discover high-end technologies, materials of the highest quality and many other exciting amenities.
Technology is front and center in the Crosstrek, with an available 11.6-inch touchscreen and 12.3-inch digital gauge cluster that together make navigation, entertainment and connectivity seamless for every drive. The CR-V? It can't compete with its 9-inch display screen and 10.2-inch cluster. The Honda is simply a notch below the Subaru when it comes to digital real estate.
Every 2026 Crosstrek is also equipped with the acclaimed EyeSight® Driver Assist Technology, making driver safety a consistent Subaru advantage. While the CR-V offers its own safety features, many drivers prefer the added peace of mind that the advanced and award-winning Subaru safety suite provides.
2026 Subaru Crosstrek
- Digital Gauge Cluster Size (in.): 12.3
- Maximum Touchscreen Size (in.): 11.6
- Safety Suite: EyeSight® Driver Assist Technology
2026 Honda CR-V
- Digital Gauge Cluster Size (in.): 10.2
- Maximum Touchscreen Size (in.): 9.0
- Safety Suite: Honda Sensing
Buy a New Crosstrek Near Me
Contact Kearny Mesa Subaru in San Diego to schedule your own 2026 Crosstrek review and discover how it leaves rival models like the Honda CR-Vin the dust. We’ll discuss your Subaru financing options and help you upgrade to your favorite new AWD Subaru Wilderness SUV or Crosstrek Hybrid in San Diego!
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