Acura vs. Subaru

iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of cars from Acura and Subaru contrasts the two brands across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which one is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of vehicle models, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and projected lifetime recalls based on recall history. This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which brand represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both Acura and Subaru cars.

When comparing the Acura brand to the Subaru brand, Acura has the advantage in the areas of horsepower and safety. Subaru has the advantage in the areas of new car pricing, used car pricing, depreciation, fuel efficiency, towing capacity, overall quality, reliability, retained value and variety of models offered.

Acura versus Subaru: Pricing and Value: Analyzing Acura versus Subaru pricing we see a lower new vehicle starting price for Subaru in 4 out of 4 vehicle comparisons. Subaru also has a lower used vehicle starting price in 2 out of 2 comparisons. Subaru models depreciate at a lower (better) rate in 4 out of 4 comparisons. The lower overall prices for Subaru, plus their lower depreciation rate, gives Subaru the overall advantage over Acura.

Acura versus Subaru: Horsepower, Fuel Efficiency and Towing Capacity: Acura vehicles offer higher maximum horsepower numbers in their base trim in 4 out of 4 model comparisons. Subaru offers higher MPG for its vehicles in their base trim in 1 out of 2 comparisons. Both Acura and Subaru vehicles have the same MPG in 1 comparisons. Subaru offers a greater towing capacity in 2 out of 3 comparisons. In 1 comparisons, Acura and Subaru have the same towing capacity.

Acura versus Subaru: Quality, Reliability, Safety, and Value Retention Ratings: A comparison of Acura versus Subaru overall quality ratings shows Subaru with higher quality ratings in 3 out of 3 model comparisons. In terms of reliability ratings, Subaru has the advantage in 2 out of 3 comparisons. Acura has better safety ratings in 1 out of 4 comparisons. Acura and Subaru tie for safety in 3 comparisons. Subaru shows higher ratings for retained value in 4 out of 4 comparisons.

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Available Body Styles: Acura offers 3 SUVs, 1 sedan, and 1 hatchback. In comparison, Subaru offers 6 SUVs, 1 wagon, 3 sedans, and 1 coupe.

Drivetrain Options: Acura offers 4 gasoline vehicles and 1 electric vehicle. Subaru offers 8 gasoline vehicles, 1 plug-in hybrid, and 1 electric vehicle.

Acura offers 4 all-wheel-drive models, 3 front-wheel-drive models, and 1 rear-wheel-drive model. Subaru offers 8 all-wheel-drive models and 1 rear-wheel-drive model.