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 and fuel efficiency. Subaru has the advantage in the areas of depreciation, horsepower, overall quality, reliability, retained value, vehicle rankings and variety of models offered.

MINI versus Subaru: Pricing and Value: MINI has a lower used vehicle starting price in 3 out of 3 comparisons. Subaru models depreciate at a lower (better) rate in 2 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 3 out of 3 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 1 out of 2 comparisons. MINI has higher reliability ratings in 0 out of 2 comparisons, and MINI and Subaru tie in 1 comparisons. Subaru shows higher ratings for retained value in 2 out of 2 comparisons.

Best Car Rankings: Subaru has better car rankings in 3 categories: Subaru Crosstrek in Best 5-seater SUVs, Subaru Crosstrek in Best Crossover SUVs, and Subaru Crosstrek in Best Subcompact SUVs.

Most Reliable Car Rankings: Subaru has better car rankings in 2 categories: Subaru Crosstrek in Most Reliable Crossover SUVs and Subaru Crosstrek in Most Reliable Subcompact SUVs.

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: MINI offers 2 SUVs, 1 wagon, 1 convertible, and 2 hatchbacks. In comparison, Subaru offers 7 SUVs, 1 wagon, 2 sedans, and 1 coupe.

Drivetrain Options: MINI offers 4 gasoline vehicles and 2 electric vehicles. Subaru offers 8 gasoline vehicles, 2 hybrids, and 1 electric vehicle.

MINI offers 2 all-wheel-drive models and 3 front-wheel-drive models. Subaru offers 8 all-wheel-drive models and 1 rear-wheel-drive model.