Hyundai vs. Subaru

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

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

Hyundai versus Subaru: Pricing and Value: Analyzing Hyundai versus Subaru pricing we see a lower new vehicle starting price for Hyundai in 6 out of 10 vehicle comparisons. In contrast, Subaru has lower used vehicle starting prices in 3 out of 5 vehicle comparisons. Subaru models depreciate at a lower (better) rate in 11 out of 11 comparisons.

Hyundai versus Subaru: Horsepower, Fuel Efficiency and Towing Capacity: Hyundai vehicles offer higher maximum horsepower numbers in their base trim in 7 out of 11 model comparisons, with Subaru offering more horsepower in 4 comparisons. Subaru offers higher MPG for its vehicles in their base trim in 1 out of 3 comparisons. Hyundai vehicles have higher MPG in 1 comparisons, and both Hyundai and Subaru vehicles have the same MPG in 1 comparisons. Subaru offers a longer driving range in 1 out of 1 model comparisons. Subaru offers a greater towing capacity in 5 out of 6 comparisons. In 1 comparisons, Hyundai and Subaru have the same towing capacity.

Hyundai versus Subaru: Quality, Reliability, Safety, and Value Retention Ratings: A comparison of Hyundai versus Subaru overall quality ratings shows Subaru with higher quality ratings in 4 out of 6 model comparisons. In terms of reliability ratings, Subaru has the advantage in 4 out of 6 comparisons. Subaru has better safety ratings in 8 out of 11 comparisons while Hyundai has better safety ratings in 2 out of 11 comparisons. Hyundai and Subaru tie for safety in 1 comparisons. Subaru shows higher ratings for retained value in 11 out of 11 comparisons.

Best Car Rankings: Hyundai and Subaru each have better car rankings in 4 categories. Hyundai ranks better in the following cases: Hyundai VELOSTER in Best Coupes, Hyundai SANTA FE in Best Crossover SUVs, Hyundai SONATA in Best Midsize Cars, and Hyundai KONA in Best Subcompact SUVs. Subaru ranks better in the following cases: Subaru Forester in Best 5-seater SUVs, Subaru Impreza in Best Compact Cars, Subaru Impreza in Best Small Cars, and Subaru Forester in Best Small SUVs.

Most Reliable Car Rankings: Hyundai has the better car ranking in 1 category: KONA in Most Reliable Subcompact SUVs. Subaru has better car rankings in 4 categories: Subaru Outback (suv) in Most Reliable Crossover SUVs, Subaru Legacy in Most Reliable Midsize Cars, Subaru Impreza in Most Reliable Small Cars, and Subaru Outback (suv) in Most Reliable Small SUVs.

Safest Car Rankings: Hyundai has better car rankings in 4 categories: Hyundai SANTA FE in Safest Crossover SUVs, Hyundai SONATA in Safest Midsize Cars, Hyundai SANTA FE in Safest Midsize SUVs, and Hyundai SANTA FE in Safest SUVs with 3 Rows. Subaru has better car rankings in 2 categories: Subaru Solterra in Safest Electric SUVs and Subaru Impreza in Safest Small Cars.

Best Cars for the Money Rankings: Hyundai has better car rankings in 3 categories: Hyundai TUCSON in Best Crossover SUVs for the Money, Hyundai SONATA in Best Midsize Cars for the Money, and Hyundai TUCSON in Best Small SUVs for the Money.

Available Body Styles: Hyundai offers 13 SUVs and 6 sedans. In comparison, Subaru offers 6 SUVs, 1 wagon, 3 sedans, and 1 coupe.

Drivetrain Options: Hyundai offers 10 gasoline vehicles, 4 hybrids, 2 plug-in hybrids, 3 electric vehicles, and 1 hydrogen vehicle. Subaru offers 8 gasoline vehicles, 1 plug-in hybrid, and 1 electric vehicle.

Hyundai offers 12 all-wheel-drive models, 15 front-wheel-drive models, and 2 rear-wheel-drive models. Subaru offers 8 all-wheel-drive models and 1 rear-wheel-drive model.