Isuzu mu-X vs Subaru Crosstrek
Price, estimated monthly instalment and specifications of the Isuzu mu-X and the Subaru Crosstrek as sold in the Philippines, using each model's lowest-priced variant.
Source: Isuzu Philippines Corporation and Motor Image Pilipinas, Inc. Last verified .
Photo: Isuzu Philippines Corporation, via isuzuphil.com.
Isuzu mu-X
RZ4E 4x2 LS AT variant
- SRP
- ₱1,725,000
- Est. monthly
- ₱30,018
Photo: Motor Image Pilipinas (Subaru Philippines), via subaru.asia.
Subaru Crosstrek
2.0 i-L EyeSight variant
- SRP
- ₱1,668,000
- Est. monthly
- ₱29,027
How they differ
- The Subaru Crosstrek is the less expensive of the two: it starts at ₱1,668,000, which is ₱57,000 (3%) below the Isuzu mu-X at ₱1,725,000.
- On installment at our default terms, the Crosstrek is estimated at ₱29,027 a month against ₱30,018 for the mu-X, a difference of ₱991 a month.
- The Crosstrek makes more power (156 PS against 150 PS for the mu-X).
- The mu-X has more torque (350 Nm against 196 Nm for the Crosstrek).
- The mu-X is the longer vehicle (4,850 mm against 4,480 mm for the Crosstrek).
- The mu-X sits higher off the ground (230 mm against 220 mm for the Crosstrek).
- The mu-X seats 7, the Crosstrek seats 5.
Specifications side by side
| Specification | Isuzu mu-XRZ4E 4x2 LS AT, ₱1,725,000 | Subaru Crosstrek2.0 i-L EyeSight, ₱1,668,000 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine and performance | ||
| Engine (differs) | 1.9L RZ4E-TC Blue Power turbo diesel | 2.0L horizontally opposed 4-cylinder DOHC 16-valve direct-injection petrol |
| Displacement (differs) | n/a | 1995 cc |
| Max power (differs) | 150 PS | 156 PS |
| Power peak (differs) | 3600 rpm | 6000 rpm |
| Max torque (differs) | 350 Nm | 196 Nm |
| Torque peak (differs) | 1,800-2,600 | 4,000 |
| Fuel system (differs) | n/a | Direct fuel injection |
| Fuel economy (differs) | n/a | 13.9 km/L |
| Transmission | ||
| Transmission (differs) | 6-speed automatic | Lineartronic CVT with 8-speed manual mode and paddle shifters |
| Drivetrain (differs) | 4x2 | Symmetrical AWD |
| Dimensions and weight | ||
| Length (differs) | 4850 mm | 4480 mm |
| Width (differs) | 1870 mm | 1800 mm |
| Height (differs) | 1825 mm | 1600 mm |
| Wheelbase (differs) | 2855 mm | 2670 mm |
| Ground clearance (differs) | 230 mm | 220 mm |
| Capacity | ||
| Seats (differs) | 7 | 5 |
| Fuel tank (differs) | 80 L | 63 L |
| Cargo volume (differs) | n/a | 291 L |
| Chassis and brakes | ||
| Tyres (differs) | 255/65 R17 | n/a |
| Wheels (differs) | 17-inch alloy | n/a |
| Safety | ||
| ABS (differs) | ABS with EBD | ABS with electronic brake-force distribution, brake assist and brake override |
| Airbags (differs) | n/a | 8 |
| Driver assistance (differs) | n/a | EyeSight 4.0: Pre-Collision Braking, Autonomous Emergency Steering, Adaptive Cruise Control with Lane Centring, Lane Departure Prevention, Pre-Collision Throttle Management, Lead Vehicle Start Alert, Reverse Automatic Braking, X-MODE with hill descent control |
| Stability control (differs) | Electronic stability control, traction control, hill-start assist, hill-descent control | Vehicle Dynamics Control with Active Torque Vectoring |
| ASEAN NCAP rating (differs) | 5-star ASEAN NCAP | n/a |
| Features | ||
| Infotainment (differs) | 10.1-inch touchscreen | 11.6" HD touchscreen |
| Smartphone connectivity (differs) | n/a | Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, Bluetooth |
| Headlight (differs) | Bi-LED with daytime running lights | n/a |
| Keyless system (differs) | n/a | Keyless access with push-button start |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty (differs) | 36 months or 100,000 km, whichever comes first | 5 years or 100,000 km, whichever comes first |
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Prices are the distributor's suggested retail prices as of the verified date and may differ at dealers. Registration, insurance and other fees are not included unless stated.



