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 horsepower and towing capacity. Subaru has the advantage in the areas of new car pricing, used car pricing, depreciation, fuel efficiency, 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 Subaru in 6 out of 7 vehicle comparisons. Subaru also has a lower used vehicle starting price in 4 out of 5 comparisons. Subaru models depreciate at a lower (better) rate in 6 out of 7 comparisons. The lower overall prices for Subaru, plus their lower depreciation rate, gives Subaru the overall advantage over Jeep.

Jeep versus Subaru: Horsepower, Fuel Efficiency and Towing Capacity: Jeep vehicles offer higher maximum horsepower numbers in their base trim in 5 out of 7 model comparisons, with Subaru offering more horsepower in 1 comparisons. Jeep and Subaru vehicles have similar horsepower in 1 comparisons. Subaru offers higher MPG for its vehicles in their base trim in 3 out of 5 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 5 out of 7 comparisons.

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 3 out of 4 model comparisons. In terms of reliability ratings, Subaru has the advantage in 2 out of 4 comparisons. Subaru has better safety ratings in 6 out of 7 comparisons. Jeep and Subaru tie for safety in 1 comparisons. Subaru shows higher ratings for retained value in 6 out of 7 comparisons.

Best Car Rankings: Jeep and Subaru each have better car rankings in 2 categories. Jeep ranks better with the Wrangler Unlimited in Best 5-seater SUVs and the Compass in Best Subcompact SUVs.Subaru ranks better with the Forester in Best Crossover SUVs and the Forester in Best Small SUVs.

Most Reliable Car Rankings: Jeep has the better car ranking in 1 category: Compass in Most Reliable Subcompact SUVs. Subaru has better car rankings in 2 categories: Subaru Outback (suv) in Most Reliable Crossover SUVs and Subaru Outback (suv) in Most Reliable Small 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 Forester in Best Crossover SUVs for the Money and Subaru Forester in Best Small SUVs for the Money.

Available Body Styles: Jeep offers only 12 SUVs. In comparison, Subaru offers 6 SUVs, 1 wagon, 3 sedans, and 1 coupe.

Drivetrain Options: Jeep offers 11 gasoline vehicles and 2 plug-in hybrids. Subaru offers 8 gasoline vehicles, 1 plug-in hybrid, and 1 electric vehicle.

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