MINI vs. Subaru
When comparing the MINI brand to the Subaru brand, MINI has the advantage in the areas of depreciation and reliability. Subaru has the advantage in the areas of new car pricing, used car pricing, horsepower, fuel efficiency, overall quality, 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 1 out of 1 vehicle comparisons. Subaru also has a lower used vehicle starting price in 1 out of 1 comparisons. Subaru models depreciate at a lower (better) rate in 1 out of 1 comparisons. The lower overall prices for Subaru, plus their lower depreciation rate, gives Subaru the overall advantage over MINI.
MINI versus Subaru: Horsepower and Fuel Efficiency
Subaru vehicles offer higher maximum horsepower numbers in their base trim in 1 out of 1 model comparisons. Subaru offers higher MPG for its vehicles in their base trim in 1 out of 1 comparisons.
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 1 out of 1 model comparisons. In terms of reliability ratings, MINI has the advantage in 1 out of 1 comparisons. Subaru shows higher ratings for retained value in 1 out of 1 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 in Most Reliable Crossover SUVs.
Best Resale Value Rankings
Subaru has better car rankings in 7 categories: Subaru Crosstrek in 5-seater SUVs with Best Resale Value, Subaru Crosstrek in Crossover SUVs with Best Resale Value, Subaru Crosstrek (Plug-in Hybrid) in Hybrid Crossover SUVs with Best Resale Value, Subaru Crosstrek (Plug-in Hybrid) in Hybrid Subcompact SUVs with Best Resale Value, Subaru Crosstrek (Plug-in Hybrid) in Hybrid SUVs with Best Resale Value, Subaru Crosstrek (Plug-in Hybrid) in Plug-in Hybrid SUVs (PHEV) with Best Resale Value, and Subaru Crosstrek in Subcompact SUVs with Best Resale Value.
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.
New Car Pricing
SUVs
MINI Countryman
$36,790 - $48,772
New Car Pricing
SUVs
Subaru Crosstrek
$27,387 - $35,951
Used Car Pricing
SUVs
MINI Countryman
$36,486 - $45,185
Used Car Pricing
SUVs
Subaru Crosstrek
$27,041 - $35,499
5-Year Depreciation (Lower is better)
SUVs
MINI Countryman
38.8%
5-Year Depreciation (Lower is better)
SUVs
Subaru Crosstrek
30.2%
Horsepower / Torque
SUVs
MINI Countryman
134 hp / 162 foot-lbs
Horsepower / Torque
SUVs
Subaru Crosstrek
152 hp / 145 foot-lbs
MPG (city/highway/combined)
SUVs
MINI Countryman
26 / 32 / 28
MPG (city/highway/combined)
SUVs
Subaru Crosstrek
27 / 34 / 29
Max Towing Capacity
SUVs
MINI Countryman
Not yet available
Max Towing Capacity
SUVs
Subaru Crosstrek
3500 lbs
iSeeCars Overall Quality Ratings
SUVs
MINI Countryman
7.6 / 10
iSeeCars Overall Quality Ratings
SUVs
Subaru Crosstrek
7.8 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Ratings
SUVs
MINI Countryman
7.1 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Ratings
SUVs
Subaru Crosstrek
5.6 / 10
iSeeCars Safety Ratings
SUVs
MINI Countryman
Not available
iSeeCars Safety Ratings
SUVs
Subaru Crosstrek
9.0 / 10
iSeeCars Resale Value Ratings
SUVs
MINI Countryman
8.1 / 10
iSeeCars Resale Value Ratings
SUVs
Subaru Crosstrek
8.7 / 10
iSeeCars Most Reliable Car Rankings
SUVs
Subaru Crosstrek
#12 of 20 in
Most Reliable Subcompact SUVs