Dodge vs. Subaru
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of cars from Dodge 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 Dodge and Subaru cars.
When comparing the Dodge brand to the Subaru brand, Dodge 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, vehicle rankings and variety of models offered.
Dodge versus Subaru: Pricing and Value: Analyzing Dodge versus Subaru pricing we see a lower new vehicle starting price for Subaru in 3 out of 3 vehicle comparisons. Subaru also has a lower used vehicle starting price in 3 out of 3 comparisons. Subaru models depreciate at a lower (better) rate in 2 out of 3 comparisons. The lower overall prices for Subaru, plus their lower depreciation rate, gives Subaru the overall advantage over Dodge.
Dodge versus Subaru: Horsepower, Fuel Efficiency and Towing Capacity: Dodge vehicles offer higher maximum horsepower numbers in their base trim in 3 out of 3 model comparisons. Subaru offers higher MPG for its vehicles in their base trim in 2 out of 3 comparisons. Both Dodge and Subaru vehicles have the same MPG in 1 comparisons. Subaru offers a greater towing capacity in 2 out of 3 comparisons.
Dodge versus Subaru: Quality, Reliability, Safety, and Value Retention Ratings: Subaru has better safety ratings in 1 out of 1 comparisons. Subaru shows higher ratings for retained value in 2 out of 3 comparisons.
Safest Car Rankings: Subaru has better car rankings in 3 categories: Subaru Ascent in Safest Crossover SUVs, Subaru Ascent in Safest Midsize SUVs, and Subaru Ascent in Safest SUVs with 3 Rows.
Available Body Styles: Dodge offers 3 SUVs, 1 sedan, and 1 coupe. In comparison, Subaru offers 6 SUVs, 1 wagon, 3 sedans, and 1 coupe.
Drivetrain Options: Dodge offers 4 gasoline vehicles and 1 plug-in hybrid. Subaru offers 8 gasoline vehicles, 1 plug-in hybrid, and 1 electric vehicle.
Dodge offers 4 all-wheel-drive models and 3 rear-wheel-drive models. Subaru offers 8 all-wheel-drive models and 1 rear-wheel-drive model.
New Car Pricing
SUVs
Dodge Hornet
$31,500 - $41,978
Dodge Durango
$45,398 - $107,466
Other Comparisons
Dodge Hornet (Plug-in Hybrid)
$40,642 - $51,834
New Car Pricing
SUVs
Subaru Crosstrek
$27,440 - $36,853
Subaru Ascent
$39,525 - $51,240
Other Comparisons
Subaru Crosstrek
$27,440 - $36,853
Used Car Pricing
SUVs
Dodge Hornet
$27,748 - $39,720
Dodge Durango
$39,221 - $106,697
Other Comparisons
Dodge Hornet (Plug-in Hybrid)
$33,848 - $50,650
Used Car Pricing
SUVs
Subaru Crosstrek
$25,956 - $34,499
Subaru Ascent
$37,997 - $50,715
Other Comparisons
Subaru Crosstrek
$25,956 - $34,499
5-Year Depreciation (Lower is better)
SUVs
Dodge Hornet
35.9%
Dodge Durango
42.5%
Other Comparisons
Dodge Hornet (Plug-in Hybrid)
40%
5-Year Depreciation (Lower is better)
SUVs
Subaru Crosstrek
27%
Subaru Ascent
44.1%
Other Comparisons
Subaru Crosstrek
27%
Horsepower / Torque
SUVs
Dodge Hornet
268 hp / 295 foot-lbs
Dodge Durango
293 hp / 260 foot-lbs
Other Comparisons
Dodge Hornet (Plug-in Hybrid)
288 hp / 383 foot-lbs
Horsepower / Torque
SUVs
Subaru Crosstrek
152 hp / 145 foot-lbs
Subaru Ascent
260 hp / 277 foot-lbs
Other Comparisons
Subaru Crosstrek
152 hp / 145 foot-lbs
MPG (city/highway/combined)
SUVs
Dodge Hornet
21 / 29 / 24
Dodge Durango
19 / 26 / 21
Other Comparisons
Dodge Hornet (Plug-in Hybrid)
29 / 29 / 29
MPG (city/highway/combined)
SUVs
Subaru Crosstrek
27 / 34 / 29
Subaru Ascent
20 / 26 / 22
Other Comparisons
Subaru Crosstrek
27 / 34 / 29
Max Towing Capacity
SUVs
Dodge Hornet
2000 lbs
Dodge Durango
8700 lbs
Other Comparisons
Dodge Hornet (Plug-in Hybrid)
2000 lbs
Max Towing Capacity
SUVs
Subaru Crosstrek
3500 lbs
Subaru Ascent
5000 lbs
Other Comparisons
Subaru Crosstrek
3500 lbs
iSeeCars Overall Quality Ratings
SUVs
Dodge Hornet
Not available
Dodge Durango
8.2 / 10
Other Comparisons
Dodge Hornet (Plug-in Hybrid)
Not available
iSeeCars Overall Quality Ratings
SUVs
Subaru Crosstrek
7.8 / 10
Subaru Ascent
Not available
Other Comparisons
Subaru Crosstrek
7.8 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Ratings
SUVs
Dodge Hornet
Not available
Dodge Durango
8.8 / 10
Other Comparisons
Dodge Hornet (Plug-in Hybrid)
Not available
iSeeCars Reliability Ratings
SUVs
Subaru Crosstrek
5.6 / 10
Subaru Ascent
Not available
Other Comparisons
Subaru Crosstrek
5.6 / 10
iSeeCars Safety Ratings
SUVs
Dodge Hornet
Not available
Dodge Durango
8.0 / 10
Other Comparisons
Dodge Hornet (Plug-in Hybrid)
Not available
iSeeCars Safety Ratings
SUVs
Subaru Crosstrek
9.0 / 10
Subaru Ascent
10 / 10
Other Comparisons
Subaru Crosstrek
9.0 / 10
iSeeCars Resale Value Ratings
SUVs
Dodge Hornet
8.3 / 10
Dodge Durango
7.9 / 10
Other Comparisons
Dodge Hornet (Plug-in Hybrid)
8.0 / 10
iSeeCars Resale Value Ratings
SUVs
Subaru Crosstrek
8.8 / 10
Subaru Ascent
7.8 / 10
Other Comparisons
Subaru Crosstrek
8.8 / 10