Subaru Crosstrek vs Toyota Urban Cruiser
Verdict
At RM190,788 versus RM198,000, the Subaru Crosstrek is RM7,212 cheaper and brings C-segment sizing, all-wheel drive, eight airbags and a marginally bigger 315-litre boot. The Toyota Urban Cruiser answers with electric drive: 172 hp, a 61.1 kWh battery, 426 km of range, an 8.7-second 0-100 km/h time and RM120 annual road tax. For a Malaysian buyer, this is less about SUV shape and more about petrol AWD security versus EV running costs and performance.
Pick the Subaru Crosstrek if you want the cheaper C-segment SUV, all-wheel drive and the extra airbag count.
Pick the Toyota Urban Cruiser if you are ready for an EV and want 426 km of range, 172 hp and lower annual road tax.
Key differences
- Price: Subaru Crosstrek RM190,788; Toyota Urban Cruiser RM198,000
- Segment and drive: Subaru Crosstrek C-segment AWD; Toyota Urban Cruiser B-segment FWD
- Powertrain: Subaru Crosstrek 1,995 cc petrol CVT; Toyota Urban Cruiser single-motor EV single-ratio auto
- Output: Subaru Crosstrek 154 hp and 196 Nm; Toyota Urban Cruiser 172 hp and no torque figure stated
- Size: Subaru Crosstrek 4,480 mm long, 1,575 mm tall; Toyota Urban Cruiser 4,285 mm long, 1,635 mm tall
- Boot, airbags and road tax: Subaru Crosstrek 315 L, 8 airbags, RM438/year; Toyota Urban Cruiser 306 L, 7 airbags, RM120/year
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 190,788✓ | RM 198,000 |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | C-Segment | B-Segment |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Petrol | Electric |
| Engine | 1,995 cc | Single motor |
| Power | 154 hp | 172 hp✓ |
| Torque | 196 Nm | — |
| Transmission | CVT Automatic | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Driven wheels | All Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance | ||
| 0–100 km/h | — | 8.7 s |
| Top speed | — | 150 km/h |
| Efficiency | ||
| Battery | — | 61.1 kWh |
| EV range | — | 426 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,480 mm | 4,285 mm |
| Width | 1,800 mm | 1,800 mm |
| Height | 1,575 mm | 1,635 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,670 mm | 2,700 mm |
| Boot space | 315 L✓ | 306 L |
| Fuel tank | 63 L | — |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 8✓ | 7 |
| Auto emergency braking | Yes | Yes |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty | 5 | 5 |
| Road tax / year | RM 438 | RM 120✓ |
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
- RM7,212 cheaper to buy
- All-wheel drive
- Bigger boot and eight airbags
- Less power than the Toyota
- Higher annual road tax
- No EV range or charging capability
Urban Cruiser
- 426 km EV range
- More power and 8.7-second 0-100 km/h time
- Lower RM120 annual road tax
- Costs RM7,212 more
- Front-wheel drive only
- Smaller 306-litre boot
Crosstrek vs Urban Cruiser FAQ
Is the Subaru Crosstrek or Toyota Urban Cruiser better?
The Toyota Urban Cruiser is better for EV running, power and road tax. The Subaru Crosstrek is better if you want all-wheel drive, C-segment sizing, eight airbags and a slightly bigger boot.
What is the price difference?
The Toyota Urban Cruiser costs RM7,212 more than the Subaru Crosstrek.
Which has the bigger boot?
The Subaru Crosstrek has the bigger boot at 315 litres, just ahead of the Toyota Urban Cruiser’s 306 litres. The difference is only 9 litres, so cabin packaging matters more in day-to-day use.