Verdict
At RM159,948, the Xpeng G6 undercuts the RM190,788 Subaru Crosstrek by RM30,840 while bringing a 248 hp, 440 Nm rear motor, 68.5 kWh battery and 480 km EV range. It is also the more practical load carrier, with 571 litres of boot space against 315 litres. The Crosstrek answers with all-wheel drive, a 2.0-litre 154 hp boxer petrol engine and eight airbags to the G6’s seven. For a Malaysian buyer able to charge, the G6 gives more hardware for less money; the Subaru’s case is AWD and its extra airbag.
Pick the Subaru Crosstrek if all-wheel drive, eight airbags and petrol refuelling matter more than a RM30,840 saving and a larger boot.
Pick the Xpeng G6 if you can charge an EV and want 480 km range, 571 litres of luggage space and much stronger 248 hp/440 Nm outputs for less money.
Key differences
- Price: Subaru Crosstrek RM190,788; Xpeng G6 RM159,948.
- Driveline: Subaru Crosstrek all-wheel drive; Xpeng G6 rear-wheel drive.
- Outputs: Subaru Crosstrek 154 hp and 196 Nm; Xpeng G6 motor 248 hp and 440 Nm.
- Luggage space: Subaru Crosstrek 315 litres; Xpeng G6 571 litres.
- Length/wheelbase: Subaru Crosstrek 4,480 mm/2,670 mm; Xpeng G6 4,758 mm/2,890 mm.
- Airbags: Subaru Crosstrek eight; Xpeng G6 seven.
Crosstrek
- All-wheel drive
- Eight airbags versus seven
- Front and rear foglamps
- RM30,840 dearer
- 315-litre boot is 256 litres smaller
- 154 hp and 196 Nm trail the G6’s 248 hp and 440 Nm
G6
- RM30,840 lower price
- 480 km EV range with 382 kW DC charging
- 571-litre boot and powered tailgate
- Rear-wheel drive instead of all-wheel drive
- Seven airbags versus eight
- No front foglamps
What the Crosstrek has over the G6
What the G6 has over the Crosstrek
Based on the published spec sheets of the selected variants — a blank field on one side can also mean unlisted data.
The G6's wheelbase is 220 mm longer, which usually translates to more rear legroom. The G6 is 120 mm wider — more shoulder room, but a tighter fit in parking bays. Boot space favours the G6: 571 litres against 315.
Representative body-type outlines, drawn to scale from each car's length and height.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM190,788 | RM159,948✓ |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | C-Segment | C-Segment |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM438 | RM240✓ |
| Monthly instalment (est.) | RM1,950/mo | RM1,635/mo✓ |
| Insurance / year (est.) | RM5,274 | RM4,406✓ |
| Fuel or electricity / year (est.) | — | RM1,268 |
| Energy cost / 100 km (est.) | — | RM6.34 |
| 5-year running costs (est.) | — | RM29,573 |
| Charging (estimated) | ||
| AC charge 0–100% (est.) | — | 6.2 hours |
| DC charge 10–80% (est.) | — | 15 min |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-Valve DOHC, naturally-aspirated with direct injection and variable valve timing | 800V architecture |
| Capacity | 1,995 cc | — |
| Horsepower | 154 hp at 6,000 rpm | — |
| Torque | 196 Nm at 4,000 rpm | — |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Boxer 4 | — |
| Fuel | Petrol | Electric |
| Number of Motors | — | 1 |
| Motor Horsepower | — | 248 hp |
| Motor Torque | — | 440 Nm |
| Battery Capacity | — | 68.5 kWh |
| EV Range | — | 480 km |
| Charging Rate (AC) | — | 11 kW |
| Charging Rate (DC) | — | 382 kW |
| V2L | — | 3.3 kW |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | CVT Automatic | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Transmission Name | Lineartronic | — |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | — | 6.94 seconds |
| Top Speed | — | 202 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,480 mm | 4,758 mm |
| Width | 1,800 mm | 1,920 mm |
| Height | 1,575 mm | 1,650 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,670 mm | 2,890 mm |
| Weight | — | 2,115 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 63 litres | — |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 315 litres | 571 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 225/55R18 | 235/60R18 |
| Rear Tyre | 225/55R18 | 235/60R18 |
| Spare Tyre | Space Saver | — |
| Factory Tyres | Falken Ziex ZE001A A/S | Maxxis Waltz MS2 |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Japan (CBU) | China (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Struts | Double Wishbones |
| Rear Suspension | Double Wishbones | Multi-link |
| Front Wheels | 18" Alloys | 18" Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 18" Alloys | 18" Alloys |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Assist) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 8 (Driver and Passenger, Driver Knee, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain, Front Passenger Seat Cushion) | 7 (Driver and Front Passenger, Side and Curtain Airbags, Driver's Knee Airbag) |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | ✓ | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | Manual for rear doors | Electronic for Rear Doors |
| Seat Belts | 5 three-point | 5 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available for two rear passenger seats | Available on outer two rear seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes | Yes |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | For All Seats | All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED Projector | LED Projectors |
| Taillamps | LED Combination | Full LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Front Foglamps | ✓ | — |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Power Adjustable Front Seats with Driver's Side Memory | Driver and Front Passenger Powered Seats, Front Seat Ventilation |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 Split-folding | 60:40 Split-folding with Manual Recline |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control System |
| Rear Air-con | — | Rear AC Vents |
| Sunroof | Front, Tilt and Slide | Fixed Panoramic Glass Roof |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 1 Wireless Charger, 2 USB Front, 2 USB Rear | 1 Front, 2 USB Front, 2 USB Rear |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights | Map Lights and Ambient Lighting |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Sun Shade | Sunroof Shade | — |
| Audio | 11.6" HD Touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto | 15.6" Touchscreen with Wireless Apple CarPlay & Android Auto, 12-speaker Sound System |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Driver and Front Passenger Auto Up and Down with Anti-Pinch | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-pinch |
| Engine Start | Keyless Push Button | Keyless Start (Depress Brake Pedal) |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop and Go | Adaptive Cruise Control |
| Paddle Shift | ✓ | — |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Remote Control Activation | Powered Boot |
| Parking Sensor Front | — | 6 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 4 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, 360-degree View Monitor | Yes |
| Auto Parking | — | Yes |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | — | ✓ |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Electroluminescent Analogue | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | 100,000 km | 120,000 km✓ |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 5 years | 5 years |
| Warranty Notes | — | 8-Year/160,000 km Battery Warranty |
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. Running-cost estimates assume 20,000 km/year. Fuel at RM1.99/litre (RON95, subsidised). Electricity at RM0.44/kWh (TNB domestic, home charging); public DC charging costs around RM1.30/kWh. Charging times estimated from battery capacity and peak charging rates. Insurance: comprehensive motor tariff, no NCD. Instalment: 10% down, 2.5% flat rate, 9 years. Prices checked October 2026.
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Crosstrek vs G6 FAQ
Is the Subaru Crosstrek or Xpeng G6 better?
The Xpeng G6 is the stronger buy if home or regular EV charging is available: it costs RM30,840 less, has 480 km range and a 571-litre boot. Choose the Subaru Crosstrek for all-wheel drive and eight airbags.
What is the price difference?
The Subaru Crosstrek costs RM190,788 and the Xpeng G6 costs RM159,948, so the Subaru is RM30,840 more expensive.
Which one has the better charging and range figures?
The Xpeng G6 is the EV here, with a 68.5 kWh battery, 480 km range, 11 kW AC charging, 382 kW DC charging and 3.3 kW vehicle-to-load capability. The petrol Crosstrek has a 63-litre fuel tank instead.
How long does charging take?
The G6's 68.5 kWh battery takes about 6.2 hours for a full AC charge, and an estimated 15 minutes from 10% to 80% on a DC fast charger at its 382 kW peak.