Subaru Crosstrek 0–60 Times
The Subaru Crosstrek 0–60 times and quarter-mile times below are from 22 recorded performance tests sourced from reputable automotive resources such as Car and Driver, Motor Trend and Motor Week and more.
The fastest tested Subaru Crosstrek is the 2021 Subaru Crosstrek Limited, which went from 0 to 60 mph in 7.50 seconds, reaching the ¼ mile in 16.00 seconds at 88.0 mph, according to Car and Driver.
The slowest tested Subaru Crosstrek is the 2024 Subaru Crosstrek Premium, which took 10.50 seconds to reach 60 mph, running the ¼ mile in 17.90 seconds at 81.0 mph, according to Motor Week.
Out of all the Subaru Crosstrek tests in our database, the average 0–60 mph time is 8.62 seconds. The average quarter-mile time is 16.65 seconds at 84.35 mph.
Fastest 0–60
7.50sec
2021 Limited
Average 0–60
8.62sec
Across 22 runs
Avg ¼ Mile
16.65sec
@ 84.4 mph trap
Slowest 0–60
10.50sec
2024 Premium
Across 22 verified runs, the Subaru Crosstrek ranges from 7.50 to 10.50 seconds 0–60, with a 8.62-second average.
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Subaru Crosstrek Performance Overview
Subaru’s Crosstrek performance record spans 22 verified tests across 2018 to 2026, covering its transition from the first generation’s naturally aspirated FB20 and FB25D flat-fours to later hybrid variants. Early results established the baseline with the 2018 2.0i Premier reaching 60 mph in 8.8 seconds, followed by the 2019 Plug-In Hybrid lowering that to 8.3 seconds. First-generation output ranged from 148 to 182 hp, and the quickest example from that era—and the model’s overall benchmark—was the 2021 Limited at 7.5 seconds to 60 mph.
The second generation, introduced for 2024, has so far maintained a similar overall pace while broadening the lineup’s gasoline and hybrid mix. Tested trims include Premium, Limited, Wilderness, and Limited Hybrid models, with results stretching from the 2024 Premium at 10.5 seconds to 60 mph to the current-generation best of 7.7 seconds in the 2026 Limited Hybrid. That same trim also delivers the quickest quarter-mile yet recorded for the nameplate at 15.9 seconds at 87 mph. Across the full dataset, the Crosstrek averages 8.62 seconds to 60 mph and 16.65 seconds in the quarter-mile at 84.4 mph, placing today’s hybrid-assisted versions at the front of the model’s performance range.
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Subaru Crosstrek 0–60 by generation
2 generations| Generation | Years | Avg 0–60 | Fastest 0–60 | Tests | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Second Generation | 2024–present | 8.63s | 7.70s — 2026 Limited Hybrid | 10 | The Second Generation generation (2024–present) averaged 8.63 seconds to 60 mph across 10 tests, led by the 2026 Limited Hybrid at 7.70 seconds. Output ranged from 152 to 194 hp across 2.0L F-4, 2.5L F-4, 2.5L F-4 + Elec 1.1-kWh configurations. |
| First Generation | 2016–2023 | 8.62s | 7.50s — 2021 Limited | 12 | The First Generation generation (2016–2023) averaged 8.62 seconds to 60 mph across 12 tests, led by the 2021 Limited at 7.50 seconds. Output ranged from 148 to 182 hp across 2.0L F-4, 2.0L F-4 + Elec 8.8-kWh, 2.5L F-4 configurations. |
Second Generation
2024–present
Avg 0–60
8.63s
Fastest
7.70s
Tests
10
2026 Limited Hybrid
The Second Generation generation (2024–present) averaged 8.63 seconds to 60 mph across 10 tests, led by the 2026 Limited Hybrid at 7.70 seconds. Output ranged from 152 to 194 hp across 2.0L F-4, 2.5L F-4, 2.5L F-4 + Elec 1.1-kWh configurations.
First Generation
2016–2023
Avg 0–60
8.62s
Fastest
7.50s
Tests
12
2021 Limited
The First Generation generation (2016–2023) averaged 8.62 seconds to 60 mph across 12 tests, led by the 2021 Limited at 7.50 seconds. Output ranged from 148 to 182 hp across 2.0L F-4, 2.0L F-4 + Elec 8.8-kWh, 2.5L F-4 configurations.
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Subaru Crosstrek 0–60 times by model year
22 tests · 5 years
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2026 Subaru Crosstrek
1 verified run
Avg 0–60
7.70
sec
Avg ¼ Mile
15.90
sec
Recorded Tests
1
#02
2026 Subaru Crosstrek Limited Hybrid
7.70sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
15.90s
¼ mi @ 87.0 mph
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- 0–60 mph
- 7.70 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 15.90 sec
- Trap Speed
- 87.0 mph
- Engine
- 2.5L F-4 + Elec 1.1-kWh
- Drivetrain
- AWD
- Transmission
- CVT
- MPG EPA
- 36 C / 36 H / 31 Obs
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Crossover
- Powertrain
- Hybrid
- Test Source
- Car and Driver
- Overall Rank
- #2 of 22
How we verify Subaru Crosstrek performance data
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 Crosstrek trim, each run is listed separately — weather, tires, surface, rollout, and instrumentation all affect results.
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Subaru Crosstrek 0–60 and quarter-mile distribution
0–60 vs ¼ mile · lower-left is fasterEach dot is a recorded test run
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Fastest
Recorded run
Slowest
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Subaru Crosstrek performance FAQs
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The quickest 2026 Subaru Crosstrek on record is the Limited Hybrid, which reaches 60 mph in 7.7 seconds. It also runs the quarter-mile in 15.9 seconds at 87 mph. That makes the 194-hp AWD hybrid the fastest current-year Crosstrek tested so far.
The fastest Subaru Crosstrek on record is the 2021 Limited, with a 0-60 time of 7.5 seconds. Across all 22 verified Crosstrek tests, that remains the quickest launch to 60 mph. The fastest quarter-mile result belongs to the 2026 Limited Hybrid at 15.9 seconds and 87 mph.
The fastest stock Subaru Crosstrek is the 2021 Limited, which hits 60 mph in 7.5 seconds. All 22 Crosstrek tests are production vehicles, so there is no modified result beating that figure. For quarter-mile performance, the quickest stock Crosstrek is the 2026 Limited Hybrid at 15.9 seconds and 87 mph.
The Second Generation Subaru Crosstrek, covering 2024 and newer models, averages 8.63 seconds from 0-60 mph across 10 tests. The quickest example is the 2026 Limited Hybrid at 7.7 seconds. Power outputs in this generation range from 152 to 194 hp, with gasoline and hybrid versions both represented.
The First Generation Subaru Crosstrek, spanning 2016 to 2023, averages 8.62 seconds from 0-60 mph across 12 tests. The fastest First Generation model is the 2021 Limited at 7.5 seconds. Output ranges from 148 to 182 hp, covering naturally aspirated gasoline and plug-in hybrid versions.
The fastest Second Generation Subaru Crosstrek is the 2026 Limited Hybrid. It reaches 60 mph in 7.7 seconds, which is the best result recorded for 2024-and-newer Crosstrek models. That also makes it quicker than the generation's 8.63-second average across 10 tested vehicles.
The Limited is clearly quicker than the Premium in verified Crosstrek testing. Across five Limited tests, the average 0-60 time is 7.86 seconds, with a best of 7.5 seconds. Across three Premium tests, the average is 9.7 seconds, with a best of 9.1 seconds.
The Crosstrek Wilderness is faster than the Premium in recorded 0-60 testing. Wilderness models average 8.5 seconds to 60 mph across three tests, with a best of 8.3 seconds. Premium models average 9.7 seconds across three tests, and their quickest recorded run is 9.1 seconds.
The quickest hybrid Crosstrek result is stronger than the gasoline trims on record. The 2026 Limited Hybrid does 0-60 mph in 7.7 seconds, while the overall fastest gasoline Crosstrek is the 2021 Limited at 7.5 seconds. Earlier Plug-In Hybrid models average 8.37 seconds, so hybrid performance varies by setup.
Across all 22 Subaru Crosstrek tests, the average quarter-mile time is 16.65 seconds at 84.4 mph. The quickest quarter-mile result on record is the 2026 Crosstrek Limited Hybrid, which runs 15.9 seconds at 87 mph. That currently stands as the model's best verified quarter-mile performance.
Sources
Car and Driver
Motor Trend
Motor Week
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 Crosstrek can do, not a single marketing claim.
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