Honda vs. Subaru

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

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

Honda versus Subaru: Pricing and Value: Analyzing Honda versus Subaru pricing we see a lower new vehicle starting price for Subaru in 7 out of 8 vehicle comparisons. Subaru also has a lower used vehicle starting price in 7 out of 8 comparisons. Honda models depreciate at a lower (better) rate in 7 out of 9 comparisons.

Honda versus Subaru: Horsepower, Fuel Efficiency and Towing Capacity: Honda vehicles offer higher maximum horsepower numbers in their base trim in 7 out of 9 model comparisons, with Subaru offering more horsepower in 2 comparisons. Subaru offers higher MPG for its vehicles in their base trim in 1 out of 3 comparisons. Honda vehicles have higher MPG in 1 comparisons, and both Honda and Subaru vehicles have the same MPG in 1 comparisons. Subaru offers a greater towing capacity in 4 out of 6 comparisons. In 2 comparisons, Honda and Subaru have the same towing capacity.

Honda versus Subaru: Quality, Reliability, Safety, and Value Retention Ratings: A comparison of Honda versus Subaru overall quality ratings shows Honda with higher quality ratings in 4 out of 4 model comparisons. In terms of reliability ratings, Honda has the advantage in 4 out of 4 comparisons. Subaru has better safety ratings in 4 out of 9 comparisons while Honda has better safety ratings in 2 out of 9 comparisons. Honda and Subaru tie for safety in 3 comparisons. Honda shows higher ratings for retained value in 7 out of 9 comparisons. Subaru shows higher retained value ratings in 1 out of 9 comparisons, and Honda and Subaru tie over 1 comparisons.

Best Car Rankings: Honda has better car rankings in 7 categories: Honda CR-V in Best 5-seater SUVs, Honda Civic (hatchback) in Best Compact Cars, Honda Civic (coupe) in Best Coupes, Honda CR-V in Best Crossover SUVs, Honda Accord in Best Midsize Cars, Honda Civic (hatchback) in Best Small Cars, and Honda CR-V in Best Small SUVs.

Most Reliable Car Rankings: Honda has better car rankings in 4 categories: Honda CR-V in Most Reliable Crossover SUVs, Honda Accord in Most Reliable Midsize Cars, Honda Civic (coupe) in Most Reliable Small Cars, and Honda CR-V in Most Reliable Small SUVs.

Safest Car Rankings: Honda and Subaru each have better car rankings in 3 categories. Honda ranks better in the following cases: Honda HR-V in Safest Crossover SUVs, Honda Accord in Safest Midsize Cars, and Honda Civic (hatchback) in Safest Small Cars. Subaru ranks better in the following cases: Subaru Forester (hybrid) in Safest Hybrid SUVs, Subaru Ascent in Safest Midsize SUVs, and Subaru Ascent in Safest SUVs with 3 Rows.

Best Cars for the Money Rankings: Honda has better car rankings in 4 categories: Honda CR-V in Best Crossover SUVs for the Money, Honda Accord in Best Midsize Cars for the Money, Honda Civic in Best Small Cars for the Money, and Honda CR-V in Best Small SUVs for the Money.

Available Body Styles: Honda offers 7 SUVs, 4 sedans, 2 hatchbacks, and 1 minivan. In comparison, Subaru offers 7 SUVs, 1 wagon, 2 sedans, and 1 coupe.

Drivetrain Options: Honda offers 8 gasoline vehicles, 3 hybrids, 1 electric vehicle, and 1 hydrogen vehicle. Subaru offers 8 gasoline vehicles, 2 hybrids, and 1 electric vehicle.

Honda offers 7 all-wheel-drive models and 11 front-wheel-drive models. Subaru offers 8 all-wheel-drive models and 1 rear-wheel-drive model.