2020 Subaru Crosstrek MPG and Fuel Cost

The 2020 Subaru Crosstrek is rated 25 to 30 mpg combined across 2 EPA-tested gas versions, plus a plug-in hybrid; the best is the 2.0L 4-cyl · AWD · CVT.

EPA fuel economy

2020 Subaru Crosstrek · 3 EPA-tested versions

Best EPA rating

30MPG combined

27 city 33 highway

$2,100 a year to fuel

Fuel economy score7/10

2.0L 4-cyl · AWD · CVT

Best version saves $500 in fuel over 5 years vs the average new vehicle (EPA)

Fuel cost: 15,000 miles a year at EPA's $4.00 a gallon (regular gas).

Data: US EPA, fueleconomy.govUpdated Nov 12, 2026

At EPA's price assumptions, fuel costs $2,100 to $2,500 a year. The plug-in hybrid adds 17 miles of electric range and 90 MPGe on electricity. Compared with 2019, the best gas version is up 1 mpg.

More complaints than a typical Crosstrek year

The 2020 drew 45 owner complaints in its first three years, against 39 for a typical Crosstrek year.

Years to avoid: 2018 and 2019; best years: 2016, 2022, and 2023. Based on owner complaints, not adjusted for sales.

Every Crosstrek year ranked The 2020 Crosstrek's recalls and problems

Every 2020 Crosstrek version

EPA's ratings for each version it tested. Fuel cost is EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year at its current prices; for plug-in hybrids it assumes typical charging.

Version	Combined	City / Hwy	Fuel / year
Gas
2.0L 4-cyl · AWD · CVT Best EPA listing: Crosstrek AWD	30 mpg	27 / 33	$2,100
2.0L 4-cyl · AWD · 6-speed manual EPA listing: Crosstrek AWD	25 mpg	22 / 29	$2,500
Plug-in hybrid
2.0L 4-cyl plug-in hybrid · AWD · CVT EPA listing: Crosstrek Hybrid AWD · 90 MPGe on electricity · 17 mi electric range · MPG shown is running on gas	35 mpg	36 / 35	$1,350 with charging (EPA); gas only $1,800

Fuel cost at your prices

EPA's annual cost uses 15,000 miles a year, 55% city driving and its current prices: $4.00 a gallon for regular gas. Change the numbers to match your driving.

Version	Per year	Per month	5 years
2.0L 4-cyl · AWD · CVT	$2,000	$167	$10,000
2.0L 4-cyl · AWD · 6-speed manual	$2,400	$200	$12,000
2.0L 4-cyl plug-in hybrid · AWD · CVT (on gas)	$1,714	$143	$8,571

At the default settings the results match EPA's annual cost before EPA rounds it to the nearest $50. Plug-in hybrids are calculated running on gas only.

Subaru Crosstrek MPG by model year

The best-rated version in each model year; the highlighted year is this page. Gas: 28 to 30 mpg (every year from 2013 to 2026); highest in 2020. Hybrid: 30 to 36 mpg (2014 to 2016, 2026); highest in 2026.

Best gas version
Best hybrid version

2020: gas 30 mpg · hybrid not offered

Show as a table

Subaru Crosstrek best combined mpg by model year
Model year	Best gas version	Best hybrid version
2013	28	–
2014	28	30
2015	29	31
2016	29	31
2017	29	–
2018	29	–
2019	29	–
2020	30	–
2021	30	–
2022	30	–
2023	30	–
2024	29	–
2025	29	–
2026	29	36

Every Crosstrek year's ratings in one table

How the 2020 Crosstrek compares

2020 subcompact SUVs covered on this site, ranked by their best combined rating. Fuel cost is for each model's cheapest version to run, at EPA's prices.

2020 model	Best combined	Best gas	Fuel / year
Nissan Kicks Best: gas	33 mpg	33 mpg	$1,900
Kia Soul Best: gas	31 mpg	31 mpg	$2,000
Buick Encore GX Best: gas	31 mpg	31 mpg	$2,000
Honda HR-V Best: gas	30 mpg	30 mpg	$2,100
Subaru Crosstrek This page Best: gas	30 mpg	30 mpg	$2,100
Hyundai Kona Best: gas	30 mpg	30 mpg	$2,100
Chevrolet Trax Best: gas	28 mpg	28 mpg	$2,200
Mazda CX-30 Best: gas	28 mpg	28 mpg	$2,200
Buick Encore Best: gas	27 mpg	27 mpg	$2,300

Subaru Crosstrek vs Honda HR-VMPG, fuel cost, recalls and crash tests side by side

2020 Crosstrek recalls and complaints

NHTSA lists 1 safety recall and 71 owner complaints for the 2020 Crosstrek.

Owners most often describe a cracked windshield (30 complaints, 42%), then a dead battery (5). NHTSA's overall crash rating: 5 stars for the version it has rated.

See the 2020 Crosstrek recalls and problems

Questions

Does the 2020 Subaru Crosstrek need premium gas?

No. EPA lists every 2020 Subaru Crosstrek version on regular gasoline.

How does the 2020 Crosstrek's MPG compare with the 2019?

For 2020, the best gas version is rated 30 mpg, up 1 from 29.

Sources and method

US EPA and Department of Energy fuel economy data (fueleconomy.gov), file dated Nov 4, 2026.
EPA fuel price assumptions: regular $4.00, midgrade $4.61, premium $5.01, diesel $6.13 a gallon; electricity $0.15 per kWh.
Recall and complaint counts: NHTSA recall file dated Nov 12, 2026 and complaint file dated Nov 11, 2026.

Ratings are EPA estimates. Real-world mileage depends on how, where and in what weather you drive. How we build these pages. Spotted an error? Tell us.