Comparison
Subaru Solterra vs Toyota C-HR
Premium vs SE: range, price, charging, running costs and road-trip stops.
Best range Subaru Solterra 288 mi vs 287 mi
Best value Toyota C-HR $37,080 vs $38,495
Faster charging Subaru Solterra 28 min vs 30 min
5-yr energy Subaru Solterra $4,350 vs $4,500
Winner by category
6 categories comparedRange winner
Subaru Solterra
288 mi vs 287 mi
Value winner
Toyota C-HR
$129/mi vs $134/mi
Charging winner
Subaru Solterra
28 min vs 30 min
Efficiency winner
Subaru Solterra
280 Wh/mi vs 290 Wh/mi
Utility/family winner
Toyota C-HR
Ahead on seats, cargo, and tow capacity
Performance winner
Toyota C-HR
4.9 s vs 6.7 s
Side-by-side comparison
Featured trims| Spec | Subaru Solterra | Toyota C-HR |
|---|---|---|
| Trim used | Premium | SE |
| MSRP (USD) | $38,495 | $37,080 (better) |
| Range | 288 mi (better) | 287 mi |
| Efficiency | 280 Wh/mi • 3.57 mi/kWh (better) | 290 Wh/mi • 3.45 mi/kWh |
| Battery (usable) | 70.5 kWh | 74.7 kWh (better) |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| DC max | 150 kW | 150 kW |
| AC max | 11 kW | 11 kW |
| 10–80% (DC) | 28 min (better) | 30 min |
| Roadtrip score | 76.5 (better) | 73.6 |
| Miles added (15 min est.) | 94 mi (better) | 90 mi |
| USD per mile of range | 134 $/mi | 129 $/mi (better) |
| 0–60 mph | 6.7 s | 4.9 s (better) |
| Cargo | 16 cu ft | 25.3 cu ft (better) |
Pick the Subaru Solterra if…
- Slight edge on range: 288 vs 287 miles of rated range.
- Slight edge on charging speed: 10-80% in 28 vs 30 minutes.
Pick the Toyota C-HR if…
- You haul gear: 25.3 vs 16 cu ft of listed cargo space.
- You care about acceleration: 0-60 mph in 4.9 vs 6.7 seconds.
- You want to use Tesla Superchargers without an adapter: it has a native NACS port.
5-year energy cost: Subaru Solterra vs Toyota C-HR
| Charging mix | Subaru Solterra | Toyota C-HR |
|---|---|---|
| Efficiency | 280 Wh/mi | 290 Wh/mi |
| All home charging | $3,150 | $3,300 |
| 80% home, 20% public DC | $4,350 | $4,500 |
| All public DC fast charging | $8,950 | $9,300 |
60,000 miles (12,000 a year) at rated efficiency, $0.17/kWh at home, $0.48/kWh at public fast chargers, plus 10% charging loss. A 30 mpg gas car at $3.20/gal would spend about $6,400 on fuel over the same miles. Use your own rates.
500-mile road trip: charging stops
| Subaru Solterra | Toyota C-HR | |
|---|---|---|
| First leg (90% to 10%) | 196 mi | 195 mi |
| Each leg after a 10-80% stop | 171 mi | 171 mi |
| Fast-charge stops | 2 | 2 |
| Time spent charging | about 55 min | about 60 min |
| DC port | CCS1 | NACS |
Highway range taken as 85% of rated range. Each stop is counted as a full 10-80% session at the listed time, so the last stop is often shorter in practice. Cold weather and high speeds add stops. Charging time calculator.
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