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 fuel efficiency. Subaru has the advantage in the areas of depreciation, towing capacity, overall quality, reliability, safety, retained value and vehicle rankings.

Hyundai versus Subaru: Pricing and Value: Analyzing Hyundai versus Subaru pricing we see a lower new vehicle starting price for Hyundai in 5 out of 9 vehicle comparisons. Hyundai and Subaru both also have lower used vehicle starting prices in 4 out of 8 comparisons. Subaru models depreciate at a lower (better) rate in 8 out of 10 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 10 model comparisons, with Subaru offering more horsepower in 3 comparisons. Hyundai offers higher MPG for its vehicles in their base trim in 2 out of 4 comparisons. Subaru vehicles have higher MPG in 1 comparisons, and both Hyundai and Subaru vehicles have the same MPG in 1 comparisons. Hyundai 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 3 out of 4 model comparisons. In terms of reliability ratings, Subaru has the advantage in 4 out of 4 comparisons. Subaru has better safety ratings in 5 out of 10 comparisons while Hyundai has better safety ratings in 3 out of 10 comparisons. Hyundai and Subaru tie for safety in 2 comparisons. Subaru shows higher ratings for retained value in 8 out of 10 comparisons.

Best Car Rankings: Hyundai has better car rankings in 3 categories: Hyundai ELANTRA in Best Compact Cars, Hyundai SONATA in Best Midsize Cars, and Hyundai ELANTRA in Best Small Cars. Subaru has better car rankings in 4 categories: Subaru Outback (suv) in Best 5-seater SUVs, Subaru BRZ in Best Coupes, Subaru Outback (suv) in Best Crossover SUVs, and Subaru Outback (suv) in Best Small SUVs.

Most Reliable Car Rankings: 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 7 categories: Hyundai SANTA FE in Safest Crossover SUVs, Hyundai SONATA in Safest Midsize Cars, Hyundai SANTA FE in Safest Midsize SUVs, Hyundai ELANTRA in Safest Small Cars, Hyundai TUCSON in Safest Small SUVs, Hyundai KONA in Safest Subcompact 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 Crosstrek (Plug-in Hybrid) in Safest Hybrid SUVs.

Best Cars for the Money Rankings: Hyundai has the better car ranking in 1 category: ELANTRA in Best Small Cars for the Money. Subaru has better car rankings in 3 categories: Subaru Crosstrek in Best Crossover SUVs for the Money, Subaru Legacy in Best Midsize Cars for the Money, and Subaru Forester in Best Small SUVs for the Money.

Available Body Styles: Hyundai offers 11 SUVs and 6 sedans. In comparison, Subaru offers 7 SUVs, 1 wagon, 2 sedans, and 1 coupe.

Drivetrain Options: Hyundai offers 9 gasoline vehicles, 4 hybrids, 1 plug-in hybrid, and 4 electric vehicles. Subaru offers 8 gasoline vehicles, 2 hybrids, and 1 electric vehicle.

Hyundai offers 12 all-wheel-drive models, 13 front-wheel-drive models, and 3 rear-wheel-drive models. Subaru offers 8 all-wheel-drive models and 1 rear-wheel-drive model.