2024 Toyota RAV4 vs Subaru Crosstrek

If you’re searching for your next small crossover SUV, you have many options, including the RAV4 and Crosstrek. These vehicles offer a pleasant, quiet ride with roomy interiors and many standard and available features. Whether you want a new car for your daily commute or one to drive the children back and forth to their extracurricular activities, you must know which SUV fits your needs best. Our Longo Toyota team invites you to explore the 2024 Toyota RAV4 and the 2024 Subaru Crosstrek to help you determine which one is right for you.

Available Trims

The 2024 Toyota RAV4 is available in the LE, XLE, XLE Premium, Adventure, TRD Off-Road, and Limited trims. Standard features on the LE include LED headlights and 17-inch steel wheels. The XLE adds heated exterior mirrors, roof rails, and alloy wheels. The XLE Premium offers a power liftgate, sunroof, LED fog lights, and 19-inch wheels. Taller roof rails, fender flares, and 19-inch matte gray wheels highlight the Adventure trim.

You can enjoy the blacked-out appearance of the unique black trim elements and 18-inch matte black wheels with all-terrain tires on the TRD Off-Road. Finally, the Limited trim offers chrome exterior accents and 19-inch chrome alloy wheels for a unique appearance.

The 2024 Subaru Crosstrek is available in the Base, Premium, Sport, Limited, and Wilderness trims. Much like the base trim of the RAV4, the Crosstrek Base features LED headlights and 17-inch wheels. The Premium has raised roof rails, LED fog lights, and 17-inch machine-finish alloy wheels. An optional package for the Crosstrek Premium includes a heated windshield, heated exterior mirrors, and a sunroof at an additional charge.

The Sport features a heated windshield and mirrors, adding a gloss black exterior trim with yellow accents and 18-inch alloy wheels. You can also add a sunroof to the Sport trim via an optional package. The Limited tops everything off with upgraded headlights and 18-inch machine-finish alloy wheels.

Powerful Performance

Each 2024 Toyota RAV4 trim has the same engine under the hood, giving you plenty of power to stay ahead of the pack. A 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine coupled with an eight-speed automatic transmission provides 203 horsepower and 184 lb-ft of torque. Front-wheel drive is standard, but an optional all-wheel-drive system is available if you need better traction and control over various surfaces and conditions. The Adventure and TRD Off-Road feature an upgraded all-wheel-drive system to take your RAV4 off the beaten path. 

The 2024 Subaru Crosstrek offers two engine options based on the trim. The Base and Premium have a 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine that provides 152 horsepower and 145 lb-ft of torque. The Sport, Limited, and Wilderness feature a 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine that delivers 182 horsepower and 178 lb-ft of torque. Both engines are paired with a continuously variable automatic transmission for a smooth drive every time. All-wheel drive is standard on the Crosstrek.

Interior Space

If your family is always on the go from one activity to another, or if you have a summer road trip planned, cargo space can be a deciding factor. Inside the 2024 Toyota RAV4, you’ll find 69.8 cubic feet of cargo space with the rear seats folded down or 37.6 cubic feet when all seats are in use. Conversely, the 2024 Subaru Crosstrek offers 54.7 cubic feet with the rear seats down and 19.9 cubic feet behind the seats. The Wilderness provides a little more space at 20 cubic feet.

The RAV4 is slightly larger than the Crosstrek, with an exterior length between 180.9 and 181.5 inches and an exterior width of 73.0 to 73.4 inches, depending on the trim. In comparison, the Crosstrek’s exterior is 176.4 inches long and between 70.9 and 71.7 inches wide. These measurements increase the rear passenger space, making the RAV4 a more comfortable ride for your backseat passengers, offering over an inch more leg and headroom than the Crosstrek.

Comfort and Convenience

The 2024 Toyota RAV4’s cabin was created for utility, comfort, and convenience, ensuring all your passengers enjoy the ride. The LE has a Wi-Fi hotspot, satellite radio, a six-speaker stereo, and an 8-inch touch screen with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. The XLE adds keyless entry with ignition, a power-adjustable driver’s seat, dual-zone automatic climate control, two 120-volt household-style power outlets, additional USB ports, and a cargo cover. The XLE Premium offers a leather-trimmed steering wheel and synthetic leather upholstery.

The TRD Off-Road upgrades the touch screen to 10.5 inches. The high-end Limited trim adds driver’s seat memory functions, a power-adjustable passenger seat, heated and ventilated front seats, a digital instrument panel, ambient lighting, and an 11-speaker premium JBL sound system. You can also add a heated steering wheel and wireless charging to your RAV4.

The 2024 Subaru Crosstrek features a cabin designed for form and function. The Base trim has satellite radio, a four-speaker sound system, dual-zone automatic climate control, and a 7-inch touch screen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. The Premium trim offers hands-free keyless entry, push-button ignition, additional USB ports, a six-speaker stereo, and an 11.6-inch touchscreen with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. The Sport trim offers heated front seats, a leather-wrapped steering wheel, wireless charging, and a cargo cover.

The Limited trim adds a power-adjustable driver’s seat, chrome interior accents, and leather upholstery with orange stitching. The Wilderness features synthetic leather upholstery.

Visit Longo Toyota Today for a Test Drive

The RAV4’s ruggedness, simplicity, powerful performance, interior space, comfort, and convenience give it an edge over the Crosstrek. When you’re ready to take the 2024 Toyota RAV4 out for a test drive, visit our team at Longo Toyota. We’re located at 3534 N. Peck Road in El Monte, California, with showroom hours from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. seven days a week. Call us at 626-539-2113 or complete our secure online form to get started. Our staff is ready to answer your questions, show you around our new inventory, and walk you through the financing application.

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