Subaru Crosstrek vs Toyota bZ4X
Verdict
At RM190,788, the Subaru Crosstrek is RM29,212 cheaper than the RM220,000 Toyota bZ4X, yet both are C-segment CBU SUVs with five seats, eight airbags, AEB and a 5-year warranty. The Toyota is the bigger, quicker, electric choice: 224 hp, 7.4 seconds to 100 km/h, a 73.1 kWh battery and 525 km range. It also has 452 litres of boot space against 315 litres. The Subaru counters with all-wheel drive, a 154 hp 2.0-litre petrol engine, a 63-litre tank and lower entry cost.
Pick the Subaru Crosstrek if you want the cheaper CBU SUV here, prefer petrol refuelling and need all-wheel drive.
Pick the Toyota bZ4X if you want electric drive, more power, a larger body and the bigger boot.
Key differences
- Price: Subaru Crosstrek RM190,788; Toyota bZ4X RM220,000
- Powertrain: Subaru Crosstrek 1,995 cc petrol engine; Toyota bZ4X single electric motor
- Output: Subaru Crosstrek 154 hp and 196 Nm; Toyota bZ4X 224 hp
- Driven wheels: Subaru Crosstrek all-wheel drive; Toyota bZ4X front-wheel drive
- Size: Subaru Crosstrek 4,480 mm long with 2,670 mm wheelbase; Toyota bZ4X 4,690 mm long with 2,850 mm wheelbase
- Boot space: Subaru Crosstrek 315 litres; Toyota bZ4X 452 litres
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 190,788✓ | RM 220,000 |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | C-Segment | C-Segment |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Petrol | Electric |
| Engine | 1,995 cc | Single motor |
| Power | 154 hp | 224 hp✓ |
| Torque | 196 Nm | — |
| Transmission | CVT Automatic | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Driven wheels | All Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance | ||
| 0–100 km/h | — | 7.4 s |
| Top speed | — | 160 km/h |
| Efficiency | ||
| Battery | — | 73.1 kWh |
| EV range | — | 525 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,480 mm | 4,690 mm |
| Width | 1,800 mm | 1,860 mm |
| Height | 1,575 mm | 1,650 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,670 mm | 2,850 mm |
| Boot space | 315 L | 452 L✓ |
| Fuel tank | 63 L | — |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 8 | 8 |
| Auto emergency braking | Yes | Yes |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty | 5 | 5 |
| Road tax / year | RM 438 | RM 200✓ |
Specs shown for the selected variant of each car. ✓ marks the better figure where lower/higher is objectively better. Road tax: West Malaysia, private registration.
Crosstrek
- RM29,212 cheaper to buy
- All-wheel drive
- 63-litre fuel tank
- Less power at 154 hp
- Smaller 315-litre boot
- No 0-100 km/h figure listed
bZ4X
- 224 hp electric motor
- 525 km EV range
- Larger 452-litre boot
- RM29,212 higher purchase price
- Front-wheel drive only
- No torque figure listed
Crosstrek vs bZ4X FAQ
Is the Subaru Crosstrek or Toyota bZ4X better?
The Toyota bZ4X is better for space, power and EV driving, with 224 hp, 525 km range and a 452-litre boot. The Subaru Crosstrek makes more sense if you want the lower price and all-wheel drive.
What is the price difference?
The Subaru Crosstrek costs RM190,788, while the Toyota bZ4X costs RM220,000. That makes the Toyota RM29,212 more expensive.
Which one has more boot space?
The Toyota bZ4X has the bigger boot at 452 litres. The Subaru Crosstrek has 315 litres, so the Toyota gives you 137 litres more luggage space.