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 area of horsepower. Subaru has the advantage in the areas of new car pricing, used car pricing, depreciation, fuel efficiency, towing capacity, safety, retained value and variety of models offered.

Buick versus Subaru: Pricing and Value: Analyzing Buick versus Subaru pricing we see a lower new vehicle starting price for Subaru in 2 out of 2 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 3 out of 3 comparisons. The lower overall prices for Subaru, plus their lower depreciation rate, gives Subaru the overall advantage over Buick.

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 higher MPG for its vehicles in their base trim in 2 out of 2 comparisons. Subaru offers a greater towing capacity in 3 out of 3 comparisons.

Buick versus Subaru: Quality, Reliability, Safety, and Value Retention Ratings: Subaru has better safety ratings in 3 out of 3 comparisons. Subaru shows higher ratings for retained value in 3 out of 3 comparisons.

Available Body Styles: Buick offers only 4 SUVs. In comparison, Subaru offers 7 SUVs, 1 wagon, 2 sedans, and 1 coupe.

Drivetrain Options: Buick offers 3 gasoline vehicles. Subaru offers 8 gasoline vehicles, 2 hybrids, 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.