Just last week I put the Subaru Forester and Mazda CX-5 to the test, and while they’re the right size and price for most families, I prefer something a bit smaller. That’s why I drove the Subaru Crosstrek and Hyundai Venue for a week to see how these compact crossovers compare to each other.
While the base trims of both models are quite affordable, there’s a substantial price gap between the two specific trims I tested. The 2026 Subaru Crosstrek Limited Hybrid commands an as-tested price of $38,015, while the 2026 Hyundai Venue SEL with Two-Tone Roof comes in at a far more attractive $24,440.
