Verdict
The RM209,800 smart #5 costs RM19,012 more than the RM190,788 Subaru Crosstrek, but gets a 100-kWh battery, a stated 590-km range and 400-kW DC charging against the Subaru’s 1,995 cc petrol engine and 63-litre tank. Its 358 hp/373 Nm motor, 630-litre boot and 2,900-mm wheelbase give it far more output and cargo capacity. But the #5 is 4,705 mm long and 1,920 mm wide, so the Crosstrek’s 4,480-mm by 1,800-mm footprint will be easier to place in tighter parking bays. The Subaru also brings AWD and a space-saver spare tyre.
Pick the smart #5 if you can charge regularly and want 358 hp, a stated 590-km EV range and a 630-litre boot.
Pick the Subaru Crosstrek if you want AWD, petrol refuelling, a space-saver spare and a smaller SUV footprint.
Key differences
- Price: smart #5 RM209,800; Subaru Crosstrek RM190,788.
- Powertrain: smart #5 358 hp and 373 Nm electric motor; Crosstrek 154 hp and 196 Nm 1,995 cc petrol engine.
- Energy storage: smart #5 100-kWh battery with 590-km stated range; Crosstrek 63-litre fuel tank.
- Driveline: smart #5 rear-wheel drive; Crosstrek all-wheel drive.
- Boot space: smart #5 630 litres; Crosstrek 315 litres.
- Size: smart #5 4,705 mm long and 1,920 mm wide; Crosstrek 4,480 mm long and 1,800 mm wide.
#5
- 358 hp and 373 Nm from its electric motor.
- 100-kWh battery, 590-km stated range and 400-kW DC charging.
- 630-litre boot, rear air vents and 2,900-mm wheelbase.
- Costs RM19,012 more.
- 225 mm longer and 120 mm wider than the Crosstrek.
- Four-year manufacturer warranty versus the Subaru’s five years.
Crosstrek
- All-wheel drive and a space-saver spare tyre.
- 225 mm shorter and 120 mm narrower for tighter parking spaces.
- Five-year manufacturer warranty, plus driver knee and front passenger seat-cushion airbags.
- 154 hp and 196 Nm trail the smart #5’s 358 hp and 373 Nm.
- 315-litre boot is 315 litres smaller than the smart #5’s.
- No rear air vents, head-up display or built-in navigation.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM209,800 | RM190,788✓ |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | C-Segment | C-Segment |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM455 | RM438✓ |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | — | 16-Valve DOHC, naturally-aspirated with direct injection and variable valve timing |
| Capacity | — | 1,995 cc |
| Horsepower | — | 154 hp |
| Torque | — | 196 Nm |
| Fuel | Electric | Petrol |
| Number of Motors | 1 | — |
| Motor Horsepower | 358 hp | — |
| Motor Torque | 373 Nm | — |
| Battery Capacity | 100 kWh | — |
| EV Range | 590 km | — |
| Charging Rate (AC) | 22 kW | — |
| Charging Rate (DC) | 400 kW | — |
| V2L | 3.3 kW | — |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Single Ratio Automatic | CVT Automatic |
| Transmission Name | — | Lineartronic |
| Driveline | Rear Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 6.5 seconds | — |
| Top Speed | 200 km/h | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,705 mm | 4,480 mm |
| Width | 1,920 mm | 1,800 mm |
| Height | 1,705 mm | 1,575 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,900 mm | 2,670 mm |
| Weight | 2,260 kg | — |
| Fuel Tank | — | 63 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 630 litres✓ | 315 litres |
| Front Tyre | 255/45R20 | 225/55R18 |
| Rear Tyre | 255/45R20 | 225/55R18 |
| Spare Tyre | — | Space Saver |
| Factory Tyres | Continental EcoContact 7 | Falken Ziex ZE001A A/S |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | China (CBU) | Japan (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | Double Wishbones | MacPherson Struts |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Double Wishbones |
| Front Wheels | 20" Alloys | 18" Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 20" Alloys | 18" Alloys |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Assist) |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver & Front Passenger, Side Airbags, Curtain Airbags | Driver and Passenger, Driver Knee, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain, Front Passenger Seat Cushion |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | ✓ | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | Electronic for Rear Doors | Manual for rear doors |
| Seat Belts | 5 Three-point | 5 three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available On Front Passenger Seat, Rear Outer Seats | Available for two rear passenger seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes, Front and Rear | Yes |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | For All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED Projectors with Auto High Beam & Auto Levelling | LED Projector |
| Taillamps | Full LED | LED Combination |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Front Foglamps | — | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Driver and Passenger Powered Seats | Power Adjustable Front Seats with Driver's Side Memory |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 Split-fold with Sliding Adjustment | 60:40 Split-folding |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Rear AC Vents | — |
| Sunroof | Panoramic Glass Roof | Front, Tilt and Slide |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 2 Wireless Chargers, 2 USB-C Front, 2 USB-C Rear | 1 Front, 1 Wireless Charger, 2 USB Front, 2 USB Rear |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights & Ambient Lighting | Map Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Sun Shade | Powered Sunroof Shade | Sunroof Shade |
| Audio | 13" Twin AMOLED Touchscreens with Wireless Apple CarPlay & Android Auto, 20-speaker Sennheiser Sound System | 11.6" HD Touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti Pinch | Four Windows, Driver and Front Passenger Auto Up and Down with Anti-Pinch |
| Engine Start | Keyless (Depress Brake Pedal) | Keyless Push Button |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control with Highway & Traffic Jam Assist | Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop and Go |
| Paddle Shift | — | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Yes, Powered with Kick Sensor | Remote Control Activation |
| Parking Sensor Front | 6 Sensors | — |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 6 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, With 360-degree Camera | Yes, 360-degree View Monitor |
| Auto Parking | Yes | — |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | — |
| Head-up Display | ✓ | — |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Electroluminescent Analogue |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | Unlimited✓ | 100,000 km |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 4 years | 5 years✓ |
| Warranty Notes | 8-year/200,000 km Battery Warranty & 8-year/150000 High Voltage Components Warranty | — |
Specs shown for the selected variant of each car. ✓ marks the better figure where lower/higher is objectively better. Road tax: West Malaysia, private registration.
Used #5 & Crosstrek for sale
#5 vs Crosstrek FAQ
Is the smart #5 or Subaru Crosstrek better?
The smart #5 is the better pick for EV charging access, stronger 358 hp performance and a 630-litre boot. Choose the Crosstrek for AWD, a 63-litre petrol tank, a space-saver spare and easier parking dimensions.
What is the price difference?
The smart #5 costs RM19,012 more than the Subaru Crosstrek.
Which one is easier to park?
The Subaru Crosstrek is easier to place in confined spaces: it is 4,480 mm long and 1,800 mm wide, versus 4,705 mm and 1,920 mm for the smart #5.
