Chevrolet vs. Subaru

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

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

Chevrolet versus Subaru: Pricing and Value: Analyzing Chevrolet versus Subaru pricing we see a lower new vehicle starting price for Chevrolet in 5 out of 6 vehicle comparisons. Chevrolet also has a lower used vehicle starting price in 2 out of 2 comparisons. Subaru models depreciate at a lower (better) rate in 6 out of 6 comparisons.

Chevrolet versus Subaru: Horsepower, Fuel Efficiency and Towing Capacity: Subaru vehicles offer higher maximum horsepower numbers in their base trim in 4 out of 6 model comparisons, with Chevrolet offering more horsepower in 2 comparisons. Chevrolet offers higher MPG for its vehicles in their base trim in 2 out of 3 comparisons. Subaru offers a greater towing capacity in 3 out of 3 comparisons.

Chevrolet versus Subaru: Quality, Reliability, Safety, and Value Retention Ratings: A comparison of Chevrolet versus Subaru overall quality ratings shows Chevrolet with higher quality ratings in 5 out of 5 model comparisons. In terms of reliability ratings, Chevrolet has the advantage in 3 out of 5 comparisons. Chevrolet has better safety ratings in 4 out of 5 comparisons. Subaru shows higher ratings for retained value in 6 out of 6 comparisons.

Best Car Rankings: Chevrolet has better car rankings in 6 categories: Chevrolet TrailBlazer in Best 5-seater SUVs, Chevrolet Camaro (coupe) in Best Coupes, Chevrolet TrailBlazer in Best Crossover SUVs, Chevrolet Equinox in Best Small SUVs, Chevrolet Camaro (coupe) in Best Sports Cars, and Chevrolet TrailBlazer in Best Subcompact SUVs. Subaru has the better car ranking in 1 category: Legacy in Best Midsize Cars.

Most Reliable Car Rankings: Chevrolet has better car rankings in 4 categories: Chevrolet TrailBlazer in Most Reliable Crossover SUVs, Chevrolet Malibu in Most Reliable Midsize Cars, Chevrolet Camaro (coupe) in Most Reliable Sports Cars, and Chevrolet TrailBlazer in Most Reliable Subcompact SUVs. Subaru has the better car ranking in 1 category: Outback (suv) in Most Reliable Small SUVs.

Safest Car Rankings: Chevrolet has better car rankings in 2 categories: Chevrolet Blazer in Safest Crossover SUVs and Chevrolet Blazer in Safest Midsize SUVs.Subaru has better car rankings in 4 categories: Subaru Solterra in Safest Electric SUVs, Subaru Legacy in Safest Midsize Cars, Subaru Impreza in Safest Small Cars, and Subaru Ascent in Safest SUVs with 3 Rows.

Best Cars for the Money Rankings: Chevrolet has better car rankings in 3 categories: Chevrolet TrailBlazer in Best Crossover SUVs for the Money, Chevrolet Malibu in Best Midsize Cars for the Money, and Chevrolet Equinox in Best Small SUVs for the Money. Subaru has the better car ranking in 1 category: BRZ in Best Sports Cars for the Money.

Available Body Styles: Chevrolet offers 11 SUVs, 1 sedan, 3 coupes, 3 convertibles, and 1 hatchback. In comparison, Subaru offers 6 SUVs, 1 wagon, 3 sedans, and 1 coupe.

Drivetrain Options: Chevrolet offers 15 gasoline vehicles, 3 diesels, 1 hybrid, and 5 electric vehicles. Subaru offers 8 gasoline vehicles, 1 plug-in hybrid, and 1 electric vehicle.

Chevrolet offers 6 all-wheel-drive models, 10 front-wheel-drive models, and 2 rear-wheel-drive models. Subaru offers 8 all-wheel-drive models and 1 rear-wheel-drive model.