MINI vs. Subaru

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

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

MINI versus Subaru: Pricing and Value: Analyzing MINI versus Subaru pricing we see a lower new vehicle starting price for Subaru in 2 out of 2 vehicle comparisons. In contrast, MINI has lower used vehicle starting prices in 2 out of 2 vehicle comparisons. And with regards to depreciation, both MINI and Subaru models depreciate at a lower (better) rate in 1 out of 2 comparisons.

MINI versus Subaru: Horsepower, Fuel Efficiency and Towing Capacity: Subaru vehicles offer higher maximum horsepower numbers in their base trim in 7 out of 9 model comparisons, with MINI offering more horsepower in 2 comparisons. MINI offers higher MPG for its vehicles in their base trim in 4 out of 4 comparisons. MINI offers a greater towing capacity in 1 out of 2 comparisons. In 1 comparisons, MINI and Subaru have the same towing capacity.

MINI versus Subaru: Quality, Reliability, Safety, and Value Retention Ratings: A comparison of MINI 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 1 out of 2 comparisons.

Best Car Rankings: Subaru has better car rankings in 7 categories: Subaru Forester in Best 5-seater SUVs, Subaru Forester in Best Crossover SUVs, Subaru Crosstrek (Plug-in Hybrid) in Best Hybrid Crossover SUVs, Subaru Crosstrek (Plug-in Hybrid) in Best Hybrid Subcompact SUVs, Subaru Crosstrek (Plug-in Hybrid) in Best Hybrid SUVs, Subaru Crosstrek (Plug-in Hybrid) in Best Plug-in Hybrid SUVs (PHEV), and Subaru Crosstrek in Best Subcompact SUVs.

Most Reliable Car Rankings: MINI has better car rankings in 3 categories: MINI Countryman Plug-in Hybrid in Most Reliable Hybrid SUVs, MINI Countryman Plug-in Hybrid in Most Reliable Plug-in Hybrid SUVs (PHEV), and MINI Countryman in Most Reliable Subcompact SUVs. Subaru has the better car ranking in 1 category: Outback (suv) in Most Reliable Crossover SUVs.

Available Body Styles: MINI offers 2 SUVs, 1 wagon, 1 convertible, and 3 hatchbacks. In comparison, Subaru offers 6 SUVs, 1 wagon, 3 sedans, and 1 coupe.

Drivetrain Options: MINI offers 5 gasoline vehicles, 1 plug-in hybrid, and 1 electric vehicle. Subaru offers 8 gasoline vehicles, 1 plug-in hybrid, and 1 electric vehicle.

MINI offers 3 all-wheel-drive models and 5 front-wheel-drive models. Subaru offers 8 all-wheel-drive models and 1 rear-wheel-drive model.