Buick vs. Subaru

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

When comparing the Buick brand to the Subaru brand, Buick has the advantage in the areas of horsepower and safety. Subaru has the advantage in the areas of depreciation, towing capacity, overall quality, reliability, retained value and variety of models offered.

Buick versus Subaru: Pricing and Value: Subaru models depreciate at a lower (better) rate in 3 out of 3 comparisons.

Buick versus Subaru: Horsepower, Fuel Efficiency and Towing Capacity: Buick vehicles offer higher maximum horsepower numbers in their base trim in 2 out of 3 model comparisons, with Subaru offering more horsepower in 1 comparisons. Subaru offers a greater towing capacity in 3 out of 3 comparisons.

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

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Available Body Styles: Buick offers only 4 SUVs. In comparison, Subaru offers 6 SUVs, 1 wagon, 3 sedans, and 1 coupe.

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

Buick offers 2 all-wheel-drive models and 3 front-wheel-drive models. Subaru offers 8 all-wheel-drive models and 1 rear-wheel-drive model.