Subaru XV Crosstrek 0–60 Times
The Subaru XV Crosstrek 0–60 times and quarter-mile times below are from 8 verified production tests sourced from reputable automotive resources such as Car and Driver, Motor Trend and MotorWeek and more.
The fastest tested production Subaru XV Crosstrek is the 2013 Subaru XV Crosstrek 2.0i Premium, which went from 0 to 60 mph in 8.10 seconds, reaching the ¼ mile in 16.50 seconds at 83.0 mph, according to Car and Driver.
The slowest tested production Subaru XV Crosstrek is the 2014 Subaru XV Crosstrek Hybrid Touring, which took 10.40 seconds to reach 60 mph, running the ¼ mile in 17.90 seconds at 80.0 mph, according to MotorWeek.
Across the 8 verified production tests of the Subaru XV Crosstrek, the average 0–60 mph time is 9.73 seconds. The average quarter-mile time is 17.41 seconds at 80.34 mph.
Fastest 0–60 8.10sec 2013 2.0i Premium · stock
Average 0–60 9.73sec Across 8 production runs
Avg ¼ Mile 17.41sec @ 80.3 mph trap
Slowest 0–60 10.40sec 2014 Hybrid Touring
Across 8 verified production runs, the Subaru XV Crosstrek ranges from 8.10 to 10.40 seconds 0–60, with a 9.73-second average.
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Subaru XV Crosstrek Performance Overview
Conceived as a lifted compact hatchback with standard all-wheel drive, the Subaru XV Crosstrek’s measured performance in U.S. testing is defined by a short early run from 2013 to 2015. Across 8 verified tests spanning those three model years, the GP-generation Crosstrek paired the FB20 flat-four with either a conventional gasoline setup or a hybrid system, covering a 148–160 hp range. The quickest result came immediately: the 2013 2.0i Premium reached 60 mph in 8.1 seconds and cleared the quarter-mile in 16.5 seconds at 83 mph, setting the pace for the model’s tested range.
Subsequent gasoline trims stayed close but generally slower, reflecting the Crosstrek’s consistent calibration rather than major year-to-year escalation. A 2014 2.0i Limited ran 0-60 in 9.0 seconds, while the 2015 2.0i Special Edition posted 9.6 seconds. The hybrid broadened the lineup’s powertrain mix but not its acceleration envelope: the 2014 Hybrid Touring recorded 10.4 seconds to 60 mph, the slowest test in the sample. As covered here today, the GP Crosstrek remains represented by that same early formula—naturally aspirated flat-four power, gasoline and hybrid variants, and a current best of 8.1 seconds to 60 mph.
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Subaru XV Crosstrek 0–60 Times by Generation
1 generation| Generation | Years | Avg 0–60 | Fastest 0–60 | Production Tests | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GP | 2013–2017 | 9.73s | 8.10s — 2013 2.0i Premium | 8 | The GP generation (2013–2017) averaged 9.73 seconds to 60 mph across 8 production tests, led by the 2013 2.0i Premium at 8.10 seconds. Output ranged from 148 to 160 hp across 2.0L F-4, 2.0L F-4 + Elec 0.6-kWh configurations. |
GP 2013–2017
Avg 0–60 9.73s
Fastest 8.10s
Tests 8
2013 2.0i Premium
The GP generation (2013–2017) averaged 9.73 seconds to 60 mph across 8 production tests, led by the 2013 2.0i Premium at 8.10 seconds. Output ranged from 148 to 160 hp across 2.0L F-4, 2.0L F-4 + Elec 0.6-kWh configurations.
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Subaru XV Crosstrek 0–60 Times by Year and Trim
8 production tests · 3 years ▾
2015 Subaru XV Crosstrek
2 production runs Avg 0–60 10.30 sec
Avg ¼ Mile 17.80 sec
Production Tests 2
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2015 Subaru XV Crosstrek 2.0i Limited Pzev
10.30sec 0–60
17.70s ¼ mi @ 79.3 mph
▾
- 0–60 mph
- 10.30 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 17.70 sec
- Trap Speed
- 79.3 mph
- Engine
- 2.0L F-4
- Drivetrain
- AWD
- Transmission
- CVT
- Horsepower
- 148 hp
- Torque
- 145 lb-ft
- Curb Weight
- 3,147 lbs
- Power-to-Weight
- 21.3 lbs/hp
- MPG EPA
- 26 C / 34 H
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Crossover
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Motor Trend
- Overall Rank
- #6 of 8 production runs
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2015 Subaru XV Crosstrek 2.0i Special Edition
10.30sec 0–60
17.90s ¼ mi @ 80.0 mph
▾
- 0–60 mph
- 10.30 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 17.90 sec
- Trap Speed
- 80.0 mph
- Engine
- 2.0L F-4
- Drivetrain
- AWD
- Transmission
- CVT
- Horsepower
- 148 hp
- Torque
- 145 lb-ft
- Curb Weight
- 3,200 lbs
- Power-to-Weight
- 21.6 lbs/hp
- MPG EPA
- 26 C / 34 H / 26 Obs
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Crossover
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Car and Driver
- Overall Rank
- #7 of 8 production runs
How we verify Subaru XV Crosstrek performance data
Records and averages on this page cover verified production runs only; modified and prototype results are listed by year but never folded into them. We include only independently published road-test results from automotive publications. Manufacturer-claimed 0–60 times are excluded unless clearly labeled. When multiple publications test the same Subaru XV Crosstrek trim, each run is listed separately — weather, tires, surface, rollout, and instrumentation all affect results.
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Subaru XV Crosstrek 0–60 and quarter-mile distribution
0–60 vs ¼ mile · lower-left is fasterEach dot is a verified production test run
0–60 → ¼ mile →
Fastest Recorded run Slowest
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Subaru XV Crosstrek performance FAQs
10 questions The 2015 Subaru XV Crosstrek reached 60 mph in 10.3 seconds in both recorded current-year tests. That applies to the 2.0i Limited Pzev and the 2.0i Special Edition. Quarter-mile times were 17.7 seconds at 79.3 mph for the Limited Pzev and 17.9 seconds at 80.0 mph for the Special Edition.
The quickest Subaru XV Crosstrek on record is the 2013 2.0i Premium, which ran from 0 to 60 mph in 8.1 seconds. It also owns the best quarter-mile result for the model at 16.5 seconds with an 83 mph trap speed, making it the performance benchmark across all eight verified tests.
The fastest stock Subaru XV Crosstrek is also the overall quickest one on record: the 2013 2.0i Premium at 8.1 seconds from 0 to 60 mph. There are no modified examples in the results, so the fastest stock and fastest overall Crosstrek are the same vehicle here.
A GP-generation Subaru XV Crosstrek, covering the 2013 through 2017 model years, averages 9.73 seconds from 0 to 60 mph across eight tests. The quickest GP example is the 2013 2.0i Premium at 8.1 seconds. Power outputs recorded for this generation range from 148 to 160 horsepower.
The fastest GP Subaru XV Crosstrek is the 2013 2.0i Premium. Its best recorded 0-60 time is 8.1 seconds, which also stands as the quickest result for the entire model line. In the quarter-mile, that same trim posted a class-leading 16.5 seconds at 83 mph.
The 2013 Subaru XV Crosstrek 2.0i Premium is the quickest trim tested, reaching 60 mph in as little as 8.1 seconds. Across its two recorded runs, the trim averages 8.45 seconds to 60 mph. It is also the only XV Crosstrek on record to break into the 16-second quarter-mile range.
The Subaru XV Crosstrek Hybrid Touring is the slowest trim family on record for this model. Across two tests, it averages 10.25 seconds from 0 to 60 mph, with a best of 10.1 seconds. The slowest single XV Crosstrek test overall is a 2014 Hybrid Touring at 10.4 seconds.
The 2.0i Premium is clearly quicker than the Hybrid Touring. Across two tests, the 2.0i Premium averages 8.45 seconds to 60 mph and has a best run of 8.1 seconds. The Hybrid Touring averages 10.25 seconds, with a best of 10.1 seconds, making it notably slower in straight-line acceleration.
The 2.0i Premium is the quicker trim. Across two tests, the 2.0i Premium averages 8.45 seconds from 0 to 60 mph, while the 2.0i Limited averages 9.9 seconds. Their best recorded runs are 8.1 seconds for the Premium and 9.8 seconds for the Limited, a gap of 1.7 seconds.
Across all eight recorded Subaru XV Crosstrek tests, the average quarter-mile time is 17.41 seconds at 80.3 mph. The fastest quarter-mile run belongs to the 2013 2.0i Premium at 16.5 seconds and 83 mph. For 2015 models, the quarter-mile ranged from 17.7 to 17.9 seconds.
Sources
Car and Driver
Motor Trend
MotorWeek
0–60 and quarter-mile times vary with driver, weather, tire temperature, and wear. We collect every verified run we can find — so you see the range of what a Subaru XV Crosstrek can do, not a single marketing claim.
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