Audi vs. Subaru

iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of cars from Audi 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 Audi and Subaru cars.

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

Audi versus Subaru: Pricing and Value: Analyzing Audi versus Subaru pricing we see a lower new vehicle starting price for Subaru in 10 out of 10 vehicle comparisons. Subaru also has a lower used vehicle starting price in 4 out of 4 comparisons. Subaru models depreciate at a lower (better) rate in 13 out of 13 comparisons. The lower overall prices for Subaru, plus their lower depreciation rate, gives Subaru the overall advantage over Audi.

Audi versus Subaru: Horsepower, Fuel Efficiency and Towing Capacity: Audi vehicles offer higher maximum horsepower numbers in their base trim in 10 out of 13 model comparisons, with Subaru offering more horsepower in 2 comparisons. Audi and Subaru vehicles have similar horsepower in 1 comparisons. Audi offers higher MPG for its vehicles in their base trim in 6 out of 9 comparisons. Subaru vehicles have higher MPG in 2 comparisons, and both Audi and Subaru vehicles have the same MPG in 1 comparisons. Audi offers a greater towing capacity in 4 out of 6 comparisons.

Audi versus Subaru: Quality, Reliability, Safety, and Value Retention Ratings: A comparison of Audi versus Subaru overall quality ratings shows Subaru with higher quality ratings in 11 out of 12 model comparisons. In terms of reliability ratings, Audi has the advantage in 8 out of 12 comparisons. Audi has better safety ratings in 4 out of 11 comparisons while Subaru has better safety ratings in 1 out of 11 comparisons. Audi and Subaru tie for safety in 6 comparisons. Subaru shows higher ratings for retained value in 13 out of 13 comparisons.

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Available Body Styles: Audi offers 21 SUVs, 3 wagons, 17 sedans, 6 coupes, and 4 convertibles. In comparison, Subaru offers 6 SUVs, 1 wagon, 3 sedans, and 1 coupe.

Drivetrain Options: Audi offers 34 gasoline vehicles, 1 plug-in hybrid, and 12 electric vehicles. Subaru offers 8 gasoline vehicles, 1 plug-in hybrid, and 1 electric vehicle.

Audi offers 45 all-wheel-drive models, 2 front-wheel-drive models, and 1 rear-wheel-drive model. Subaru offers 8 all-wheel-drive models and 1 rear-wheel-drive model.