Land Rover vs. Subaru
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of cars from Land Rover 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 Land Rover and Subaru cars.
When comparing the Land Rover brand to the Subaru brand, Land Rover has the advantage in the areas of horsepower and towing capacity. Subaru has the advantage in the areas of new car pricing, depreciation, overall quality, reliability, retained value and variety of models offered.
Land Rover versus Subaru: Pricing and Value: Analyzing Land Rover versus Subaru pricing we see a lower new vehicle starting price for Subaru in 3 out of 3 vehicle comparisons. Subaru models depreciate at a lower (better) rate in 3 out of 3 comparisons.
Land Rover versus Subaru: Horsepower, Fuel Efficiency and Towing Capacity: Land Rover vehicles offer higher maximum horsepower numbers in their base trim in 3 out of 3 model comparisons. Land Rover offers a greater towing capacity in 3 out of 3 comparisons.
Land Rover versus Subaru: Quality, Reliability, Safety, and Value Retention Ratings: A comparison of Land Rover versus Subaru overall quality ratings shows Subaru with higher quality ratings in 2 out of 2 model comparisons. In terms of reliability ratings, Subaru has the advantage in 2 out of 2 comparisons. Subaru shows higher ratings for retained value in 3 out of 3 comparisons.
Best Car Rankings:
Most Reliable Car Rankings:
Available Body Styles: Land Rover offers only 9 SUVs. In comparison, Subaru offers 6 SUVs, 1 wagon, 3 sedans, and 1 coupe.
Drivetrain Options: Land Rover offers 7 gasoline vehicles and 2 plug-in hybrids. Subaru offers 8 gasoline vehicles, 1 plug-in hybrid, and 1 electric vehicle.
Land Rover offers 7 all-wheel-drive models. Subaru offers 8 all-wheel-drive models and 1 rear-wheel-drive model.
New Car Pricing
SUVs
Land Rover Defender
$66,991 - $116,257
Land Rover Discovery Sport
$51,854 - $60,755
Land Rover Discovery Sport
$51,854 - $60,755
New Car Pricing
SUVs
Subaru Outback (suv)
$32,899 - $42,165
Subaru Forester
$31,497 - $38,867
Subaru Outback (suv)
$32,899 - $42,165
Used Car Pricing
SUVs
Land Rover Defender
$64,998 - $118,820
Land Rover Discovery Sport
$51,618 - $61,857
Land Rover Discovery Sport
$51,618 - $61,857
Used Car Pricing
SUVs
Subaru Outback (suv)
Not Yet Available
Subaru Forester
Not Yet Available
Subaru Outback (suv)
Not Yet Available
5-Year Depreciation (Lower is better)
SUVs
Land Rover Defender
49.4%
Land Rover Discovery Sport
50.7%
Land Rover Discovery Sport
50.7%
5-Year Depreciation (Lower is better)
SUVs
Subaru Outback (suv)
39.3%
Subaru Forester
34.5%
Subaru Outback (suv)
39.3%
Horsepower / Torque
SUVs
Land Rover Defender
296 hp / 295 foot-lbs
Land Rover Discovery Sport
246 hp / 269 foot-lbs
Land Rover Discovery Sport
246 hp / 269 foot-lbs
Horsepower / Torque
SUVs
Subaru Outback (suv)
182 hp / 176 foot-lbs
Subaru Forester
180 hp / 178 foot-lbs
Subaru Outback (suv)
182 hp / 176 foot-lbs
MPG (city/highway/combined)
SUVs
Land Rover Defender
18 / 21 / 19
Land Rover Discovery Sport
19 / 23 / 20
Land Rover Discovery Sport
19 / 23 / 20
MPG (city/highway/combined)
SUVs
Subaru Outback (suv)
Not Yet Available
Subaru Forester
Not Yet Available
Subaru Outback (suv)
Not Yet Available
Max Towing Capacity
SUVs
Land Rover Defender
8201 lbs
Land Rover Discovery Sport
4409 lbs
Land Rover Discovery Sport
4409 lbs
Max Towing Capacity
SUVs
Subaru Outback (suv)
3500 lbs
Subaru Forester
3000 lbs
Subaru Outback (suv)
3500 lbs
iSeeCars Overall Quality Ratings
SUVs
Land Rover Defender
Not available
Land Rover Discovery Sport
6.8 / 10
Land Rover Discovery Sport
6.8 / 10
iSeeCars Overall Quality Ratings
SUVs
Subaru Outback (suv)
8.5 / 10
Subaru Forester
8.6 / 10
Subaru Outback (suv)
8.5 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Ratings
SUVs
Land Rover Defender
Not available
Land Rover Discovery Sport
6.3 / 10
Land Rover Discovery Sport
6.3 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Ratings
SUVs
Subaru Outback (suv)
8.6 / 10
Subaru Forester
8.3 / 10
Subaru Outback (suv)
8.6 / 10
iSeeCars Safety Ratings
SUVs
Land Rover Defender
Not available
Land Rover Discovery Sport
Not available
Land Rover Discovery Sport
Not available
iSeeCars Safety Ratings
SUVs
Subaru Outback (suv)
9.0 / 10
Subaru Forester
9.0 / 10
Subaru Outback (suv)
9.0 / 10
iSeeCars Resale Value Ratings
SUVs
Land Rover Defender
7.4 / 10
Land Rover Discovery Sport
7.3 / 10
Land Rover Discovery Sport
7.3 / 10
iSeeCars Resale Value Ratings
SUVs
Subaru Outback (suv)
8.1 / 10
Subaru Forester
8.4 / 10
Subaru Outback (suv)
8.1 / 10
iSeeCars Best Car Rankings
SUVs
Land Rover Discovery Sport
#11 of 29 in
Best Luxury Small SUVs
Land Rover Discovery Sport
#11 of 29 in
Best Luxury Small SUVs
iSeeCars Best Car Rankings
SUVs
Subaru Forester
#6 of 19 in
Best Small SUVs
Subaru Outback
#7 of 19 in
Best Small SUVs
iSeeCars Most Reliable Car Rankings
SUVs
Land Rover Discovery Sport
#7 of 29 in
Most Reliable Luxury Small SUVs
Land Rover Discovery Sport
#7 of 29 in
Most Reliable Luxury Small SUVs
iSeeCars Most Reliable Car Rankings
SUVs
Subaru Forester
#4 of 19 in
Most Reliable Small SUVs
Subaru Outback
#2 of 19 in
Most Reliable Small SUVs