2026 head-to-head · Small SUV
2026 Jeep Recon vs Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid
MPG, range and what each one really costs you to fuel, from official EPA ratings and recalculated with your own gas and electricity prices.
AWD · Electric motor (250 kW) · Single-speed · 71 MPGe · 222 mi
AWD · 2.5L 4-cyl · CVT · 36 MPG
On fuel costs these two are nearly tied. Driving 15,000 miles a year with 18¢/kWh electricity and $3.10/gal regular gas, the most efficient 2026 Jeep Recon (71 MPGe) costs about $1,285 a year to fuel and the 2026 Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid (36 MPG) about $1,292.
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Fuel cost over 10 years
- Jeep Recon
- Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid
Side by side
| Jeep Recon | Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid | |
|---|---|---|
| $1,285 | Your annual fuel cost | $1,292 |
| 71 MPGe | Combined efficiency | 36 MPG |
| 80 MPGe | City | 36 MPG |
| 62 MPGe | Highway | 36 MPG |
| 47.6 kWh | Electricity use (kWh/100 mi) | — |
| 222 mi | Driving range | — |
| 0 g/mi | Tailpipe CO₂ (g/mi) | 246 g/mi |
| 9/10 | EPA fuel economy score | 7/10 |
| 10/10 | EPA greenhouse gas score | 7/10 |
| 9.4 hrs | Charge time at 240V | — |
| Electric | Powertrain | Hybrid |
| Electricity | Fuel | Regular gasoline |
| Electric motor (250 kW) | Engine / motor | 2.5L 4-cyl |
| Single-speed | Transmission | CVT |
| AWD | Drivetrain | AWD |
✓ marks the better value. EPA scores run 1–10 (10 is best). Volumes come from the EPA interior volume index and aren't published for every body style.
Jeep Recon vs Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid across model years
- Jeep Recon
- Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid
Annual fuel cost of the most efficient configuration of each model year, at your prices. Click a point to open that year.
How they differ
Among 114 2026 small SUVs, the Jeep Recon ranks 37th and the Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid 40th for lowest fuel cost.
Because the Jeep Recon is fully electric, it has no tailpipe emissions and its running cost depends almost entirely on your electricity rate. Cheap overnight home charging widens its advantage over the Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid; relying on DC fast chargers can erase it.
Frequently asked questions
Which is more fuel-efficient, the 2026 Jeep Recon or the 2026 Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid?
Measured by cost to drive, the Jeep Recon. The Jeep Recon is rated 71 MPGe combined and the Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid 36 MPG (EPA, most efficient configuration of each).
How much does it cost to fuel the 2026 Jeep Recon vs. the Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid per year?
At 15,000 miles a year with 18¢/kWh electricity and $3.10/gal regular gas, about $1,285 for the Jeep Recon and $1,292 for the Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid.
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