Mitsubishi vs. Subaru

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

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

Mitsubishi versus Subaru: Pricing and Value: Analyzing Mitsubishi versus Subaru pricing we see a lower new vehicle starting price for Mitsubishi in 2 out of 3 vehicle comparisons. In contrast, Subaru has lower used vehicle starting prices in 3 out of 3 vehicle comparisons. Subaru models depreciate at a lower (better) rate in 4 out of 4 comparisons.

Mitsubishi versus Subaru: Horsepower, Fuel Efficiency and Towing Capacity: Subaru vehicles offer higher maximum horsepower numbers in their base trim in 2 out of 4 model comparisons, with Mitsubishi offering more horsepower in 2 comparisons. Subaru offers higher MPG for its vehicles in their base trim in 3 out of 3 comparisons. Subaru offers a greater towing capacity in 3 out of 3 comparisons.

Mitsubishi versus Subaru: Quality, Reliability, Safety, and Value Retention Ratings: A comparison of Mitsubishi versus Subaru overall quality ratings shows Subaru with higher quality ratings in 3 out of 3 model comparisons. In terms of reliability ratings, Subaru has the advantage in 3 out of 3 comparisons. Subaru has better safety ratings in 4 out of 4 comparisons. Subaru shows higher ratings for retained value in 4 out of 4 comparisons.

Best Car Rankings: Subaru has better car rankings in 4 categories: Subaru Crosstrek in Best 5-seater SUVs, Subaru Crosstrek in Best Crossover SUVs, Subaru Forester in Best Small SUVs, and Subaru Crosstrek in Best Subcompact SUVs.

Most Reliable Car Rankings: Subaru has better car rankings in 3 categories: Subaru Crosstrek in Most Reliable Crossover SUVs, Subaru Forester in Most Reliable Small SUVs, and Subaru Crosstrek in Most Reliable Subcompact SUVs.

Safest Car Rankings: Mitsubishi and Subaru each have better car rankings in 1 category. The Outlander PHEV from Mitsubishi ranks better in Safest Hybrid SUVs and the Ascent from Subaru ranks better in Safest Crossover SUVs.

Best Cars for the Money Rankings: Subaru has better car rankings in 3 categories: Subaru Crosstrek in Best Crossover SUVs for the Money, Subaru Forester in Best Small SUVs for the Money, and Subaru Crosstrek in Best Subcompact SUVs for the Money.

Available Body Styles: Mitsubishi offers 4 SUVs, 1 sedan, and 1 hatchback. In comparison, Subaru offers 7 SUVs, 1 wagon, 2 sedans, and 1 coupe.

Drivetrain Options: Mitsubishi offers 5 gasoline vehicles and 1 plug-in hybrid. Subaru offers 8 gasoline vehicles, 2 hybrids, and 1 electric vehicle.

Mitsubishi offers 4 all-wheel-drive models and 3 front-wheel-drive models. Subaru offers 8 all-wheel-drive models and 1 rear-wheel-drive model.