How Much Fuel Does the 2027 Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid Save Over the Gas Model?
October 28 2026,
The 2027 Subaru Crosstrek comes with two powertrains: a 180 hp gas engine and a 194 hp hybrid system. Both share the same 63 L fuel tank and Subaru Symmetrical Full-Time All-Wheel Drive. The big difference is how far each one goes on that tank.
If you’re weighing a Hybrid Onyx or Hybrid Limited against a gas Crosstrek, fuel use is likely the first number you want to see. This guide lays out the ratings, does the math for you and shows where the hybrid saves the most.
At a Glance: 2027 Crosstrek Hybrid vs. Gas
|
Spec |
Crosstrek Hybrid |
Crosstrek Gas |
|
City fuel economy |
6.5 L/100 km |
9.0 L/100 km |
|
Highway fuel economy |
6.5 L/100 km |
7.1 L/100 km |
|
Total system horsepower |
194 hp |
180 hp |
|
Fuel tank |
63 L |
63 L |
|
Battery |
1.1 kWh lithium-ion |
None |
|
All-wheel drive |
Symmetrical Full-Time AWD |
Symmetrical Full-Time AWD |
City Driving Is Where the Hybrid Shines
The biggest gap shows up in town. The hybrid is rated at 6.5 L/100 km in the city, compared with 9.0 L/100 km for the gas model. That is 2.5 L less fuel for every 100 km, or about 28% less fuel in city driving.
Stop-and-go traffic is where the hybrid system makes the biggest difference, and the ratings prove it. Short trips, school runs and errands all play to its strengths.
Here is what that 2.5 L gap looks like over distance, using the city ratings:
- Every 1,000 km of city driving: 25 L less fuel
- Every 5,000 km of city driving: 125 L less fuel
- Every 10,000 km of city driving: 250 L less fuel
Highway Savings
On the highway, the hybrid is rated at 6.5 L/100 km, compared with 7.1 L/100 km for the gas model. That is 0.6 L less for every 100 km. The gap is smaller because a gas engine already runs efficiently at steady cruising speeds. Even so, the hybrid comes out ahead on both the city and highway ratings.
Up to 1,000 km on One Tank
Subaru Canada rates the 2027 Crosstrek hybrid models at up to 1,000 km of driving range on a single tank. That figure is based on Natural Resources Canada’s estimated fuel economy ratings and a full 63 L tank. Fewer fill-ups means fewer stops on road trips and less time at the pump during the week.
More Power, Too
Saving fuel doesn’t mean giving up power. The hybrid’s series-parallel system pairs a 2.5 L 4-cylinder SUBARU BOXER engine with an electric motor generator, an electric traction motor and a Hybrid Lineartronic CVT. Together they make 194 total system horsepower, 14 hp more than the 180 hp gas engine.
Power still goes to all four wheels mechanically through Subaru Symmetrical Full-Time All-Wheel Drive. You keep the same sure-footed feel on pavement and gravel.
What You Get With a Hybrid Trim
The 2027 Crosstrek offers two hybrid trims.
- Hybrid Onyx: new for 2027, it brings the hybrid system to a more accessible trim and adds a 12.3-inch digital gauge cluster with navigation functionality.
- Hybrid Limited: pairs the hybrid system with leather seating surfaces, integrated navigation and the 12.3-inch digital gauge cluster.
The 12.3-inch digital gauge cluster is exclusive to the hybrid models. Both hybrid trims also wear HYBRID badging on the front doors and liftgate.
Which Crosstrek Is Right for You?
Choose the Crosstrek Hybrid if most of your driving happens in the city or suburbs, if you want the longest range between fill-ups, or if you want the extra 14 hp. The more stop-and-go driving you do, the more fuel you save.
Choose the gas Crosstrek if you want the widest choice of trims. The gas lineup includes the Convenience, Touring, Onyx and Limited. Every one still gives you full-time all-wheel drive and EyeSight Driver Assist Technology.
Experience the 2027 Crosstrek Hybrid at Subaru of Maple
The numbers make the case: up to 28% less fuel in the city, up to 1,000 km per tank and 194 hp. Book your test drive at Subaru of Maple in Vaughan and see how the Crosstrek Hybrid fits your daily drive.
