Cadillac vs. Subaru
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of cars from Cadillac 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 Cadillac and Subaru cars.
When comparing the Cadillac brand to the Subaru brand, Cadillac has the advantage in the area of fuel efficiency. Subaru has the advantage in the areas of new car pricing, used car pricing, depreciation, horsepower, towing capacity and retained value.
Cadillac versus Subaru: Pricing and Value: Analyzing Cadillac versus Subaru pricing we see a lower new vehicle starting price for Subaru in 1 out of 1 vehicle comparisons. Subaru also has a lower used vehicle starting price in 1 out of 1 comparisons. Subaru models depreciate at a lower (better) rate in 1 out of 1 comparisons. The lower overall prices for Subaru, plus their lower depreciation rate, gives Subaru the overall advantage over Cadillac.
Cadillac versus Subaru: Horsepower, Fuel Efficiency and Towing Capacity: Subaru vehicles offer higher maximum horsepower numbers in their base trim in 1 out of 1 model comparisons. Cadillac offers higher MPG for its vehicles in their base trim in 1 out of 1 comparisons. Subaru offers a greater towing capacity in 1 out of 1 comparisons.
Cadillac versus Subaru: Quality, Reliability, Safety, and Value Retention Ratings: Over 1 comparisons, Cadillac and Subaru vehicles tie for safety. Subaru shows higher ratings for retained value in 1 out of 1 comparisons.
Available Body Styles: Cadillac offers 8 SUVs and 4 sedans. In comparison, Subaru offers 6 SUVs, 1 wagon, 3 sedans, and 1 coupe.
Drivetrain Options: Cadillac offers 11 gasoline vehicles, 2 diesels, and 1 electric vehicle. Subaru offers 8 gasoline vehicles, 1 plug-in hybrid, and 1 electric vehicle.
Cadillac offers 7 all-wheel-drive models, 3 front-wheel-drive models, and 7 rear-wheel-drive models. Subaru offers 8 all-wheel-drive models and 1 rear-wheel-drive model.
New Car Pricing
Cadillac XT6
$49,812 - $71,942
New Car Pricing
Subaru Ascent
$39,525 - $51,240
Used Car Pricing
Cadillac XT6
$47,616 - $68,015
Used Car Pricing
Subaru Ascent
$37,997 - $50,715
5-Year Depreciation (Lower is better)
Cadillac XT6
59.1%
5-Year Depreciation (Lower is better)
Subaru Ascent
44.1%
Horsepower / Torque
Cadillac XT6
235 hp / 258 foot-lbs
Horsepower / Torque
Subaru Ascent
260 hp / 277 foot-lbs
MPG (city/highway/combined)
Cadillac XT6
21 / 27 / 23
MPG (city/highway/combined)
Subaru Ascent
20 / 26 / 22
iSeeCars Overall Quality Ratings
Cadillac XT6
Not available
iSeeCars Overall Quality Ratings
Subaru Ascent
Not available
iSeeCars Reliability Ratings
Cadillac XT6
Not available
iSeeCars Reliability Ratings
Subaru Ascent
Not available
iSeeCars Safety Ratings
Cadillac XT6
10 / 10
iSeeCars Safety Ratings
Subaru Ascent
10 / 10
iSeeCars Resale Value Ratings
Cadillac XT6
6.8 / 10
iSeeCars Resale Value Ratings
Subaru Ascent
7.8 / 10