Jeep vs. Subaru

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

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

Jeep versus Subaru: Pricing and Value: Analyzing Jeep versus Subaru pricing we see a lower new vehicle starting price for Jeep in 2 out of 3 vehicle comparisons. In contrast, Subaru has lower used vehicle starting prices in 2 out of 3 vehicle comparisons. Subaru models depreciate at a lower (better) rate in 3 out of 4 comparisons.

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

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

Best Car Rankings: Subaru has better car rankings in 4 categories: Subaru Crosstrek in Best 5-seater SUVs, Subaru Crosstrek in Best Crossover SUVs, Subaru Forester in Best Small SUVs, and Subaru Crosstrek in Best Subcompact SUVs.

Most Reliable Car Rankings: Subaru has better car rankings in 3 categories: Subaru Crosstrek in Most Reliable Crossover SUVs, Subaru Forester in Most Reliable Small SUVs, and Subaru Crosstrek in Most Reliable Subcompact SUVs.

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.

Best Cars for the Money Rankings: Subaru has better car rankings in 2 categories: Subaru Crosstrek in Best Crossover SUVs for the Money and Subaru Crosstrek in Best Subcompact SUVs for the Money.

Available Body Styles: Jeep offers only 12 SUVs. In comparison, Subaru offers 7 SUVs, 1 wagon, 2 sedans, and 1 coupe.

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

Jeep offers . Subaru offers 8 all-wheel-drive models and 1 rear-wheel-drive model.