2013 Crosstrek Specifications

Well, here's my contribution.

Sources include:
Car and Driver at http://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/2013-subaru-xv-crosstrek-20i-test-review
Motorweek at http://www.motorweek.org/reviews/road_tests/2013_subaru_xv_crosstrek/
cars101.com at http://www.cars101.com/subaru/crosstrek/crosstrek2013.html
Subaru Digital Brochure at http://dbrochure.subaru.com/brochur...tm_source=com&utm_medium=cta&utm_campaign=rab
Subaru Global specs list (overseas models) at http://www.subaru-global.com/13xv_rr_spec.html
My own common sense and general knowledge about Subaru vehicles.

From Car and Driver, "2013 Subaru XV Crosstrek 2.0i - Instrumented Test"
5-speed manual tested

Zero to 60 mph: 8.1 sec
Rolling start, 5-60 mph: 9.8 sec
Standing ¼-mile: 16.5 sec @ 83 mph
Top speed (drag limited): 118 mph
Braking, 70-0 mph: 174 ft
Roadholding, 300-ft-dia skidpad: 0.81 g

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Engine in the XV Crosstrek is the FB20, a DOHC timing chain (an improvement over the old EJ engine which used a timing belt) non-turbo engine with no known differences from the regular Impreza (most likely none).
Cooling system confirmed upgraded with a different radiator than the regular Impreza.

From Motorweek, "2013 Subaru XV Crosstrek Road Test"
Lineartronic CVT tested

Engine: 2.0-liter

Horsepower: 148

Torque: 145 lb-ft.

0-60 mph: 9.8 seconds

1/4 mile: 17.5 seconds @ 79 mph

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Subaru Symmetrical AWD types:
As always manual uses Continuous AWD (50:50 F:R torque distribution), while the automatic option, the Lineartronic CVT, uses the Active AWD (60:40 F:R torque distribution). As far as I know, there may not be a viscous LSD (limited-slip differential) in the rear, although I would expect it to be standard.

All-Weather Package is standard in North America, as there is no official "base model" available here.

One odd fact is that even though the North American models are rated with a max towing capacity of 1500 lbs,
the lowest towing capacity of overseas models available is at 2645.55 lbs (equipped with the weakest engine, the FB16 and Lineartronic CVT), which is quite baffling,
as the FB20 overseas model (with a 6-speed manual instead, we don't get the 6-speed) can tow up to 3527.4 lbs.

Off-road specs include
Ground clearance: 8.7 inches
Angle of approach: 18 degrees
Breakover angle: 21.1 degrees
Angle of departure: 27.7 degrees
Fording depth: no official number, but most likely about the same as the ground clearance (8.7 inches) since Subarus tend to list the max wading depth just below the level of the undercarriage.

4 wheel anti-lock disc brakes, front vented, solid rear with brake pad return springs with EBD (Electronic Brake-force Distribution) and brake assist (applies max braking force if panic stop is detected).
Discs measured are:
front 11.6" ventilated disc
rear 10.8" solid disc


Differences between Impreza hatch and XV Crosstrek (plus speculation), the XV Crosstrek has:
* Increased ground clearance due to suspension changes (8.7 inches versus 5.7 for regular Impreza, 5.9 for Impreza Sport), also results in improved approach, departure, and breakover angles for off-road use.
* Stiffer front stabilizer bar (22 mm diameter for Impreza versus 24 mm diameter for XV Crosstrek)
* Larger wheels and tires (17 x 7.0 inch wheels for XV, Sport/Limited Impreza hatch use same-size, lower trim levels use smaller; 225/55R17 tires XV, 205/50R17 tires Sport/Limited Impreza hatch), results in improved overall ground clearance and ability to drive over obstacles.
* Shorter wheelbase (103.7 inches versus 104.1 for regular Impreza), results in improved breakover angle compared to simply lifting suspension (and possibly due to packaging concerns).
* Revised gear ratios (manual transmission final drive ratio is 4.444 versus 4.111 for regular Impreza, other ratios have been modified as well for the XV's manual transmission; Lineartronic CVT gets lower final drive ratio as well), to compensate for extra weight, and for heavy-duty uses such as towing.
* Plastic body cladding protects paint throughout various portions of the body for off-road use.
* Length, width, and height have all grown (175.2 inches for XV, 173.8 inches for hatch; 70.1 for XV, 68.5 for hatch; 63.6 inches for XV, 57.7 inches for hatch)
* Increased weight (XV is roughly 200 lbs heavier than regular Impreza counterpart)
* Larger fuel-tank (15.9 gallons for XV, 14.5 gallons for regular Impreza), likely done for increased weight and for the possibility of heavy-duty use (or should I say heavier use).
* Larger front brakes (XV F/R 11.6/10.8 inches, regular Impreza F/R 10.9/10.8 inches), confirmed WRX 2-pot front brake calipers, likely done for increased weight and for the possibility of heavy-duty use (or should I say heavier use).
* Marginally-less cargo space with seats up (22.3 cf XV, 22.4 cf Impreza hatch), I do not know how the XV has less.
* Slightly-larger cargo space with seats down (51.9 cf XV, 49.7 cf Impreza hatch), I do not know how the XV has more.
* Darker window tint (unknown tint values), results in improved privacy for changing clothes, especially useful for outdoor adventurers.
* Upgraded cooling system (uses 2007MY Subaru Forester radiator as confirmed on NASIOC)
* MY2014 have additional chassis bracing also used on SJ chassis Subaru Forester P/N 50866SG010 left, 50866SG000 right (STAY-REAR FRAME is absent from GJ/GP chassis Impreza but present on GP chassis XV Crosstrek and SJ chassis Forester)


Additional info on cooling system and chassis bracing found in post in thread here:
http://www.clubcrosstrek.com/forums/f12/2013-crosstrek-specifications-6-3.html#post1274