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 areas of new car pricing and used car pricing. Subaru has the advantage in the areas of depreciation, horsepower, 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 3 out of 4 vehicle comparisons. Mitsubishi also has a lower used vehicle starting price in 1 out of 1 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 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 4 model comparisons. In terms of reliability ratings, Subaru has the advantage in 3 out of 4 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: Mitsubishi has the better car ranking in 1 category: Outlander Sport in Best Subcompact SUVs. Subaru has better car rankings in 5 categories: Subaru Forester in Best 5-seater SUVs, Subaru Impreza in Best Compact Cars, Subaru Forester in Best Crossover SUVs, Subaru Impreza in Best Small Cars, and Subaru Forester in Best Small SUVs.

Most Reliable Car Rankings: Mitsubishi has the better car ranking in 1 category: Outlander Sport in Most Reliable Subcompact SUVs. Subaru has better car rankings in 3 categories: Subaru Outback (suv) in Most Reliable Crossover SUVs, Subaru Impreza in Most Reliable Small Cars, and Subaru Outback (suv) in Most Reliable Small SUVs.

Safest Car Rankings: Mitsubishi has the better car ranking in 1 category: Eclipse Cross in Safest Crossover SUVs.

Best Cars for the Money Rankings: Mitsubishi has better car rankings in 2 categories: Mitsubishi Outlander Sport in Best Crossover SUVs for the Money and Mitsubishi Outlander in Best Small SUVs for the Money.

Available Body Styles: Mitsubishi offers 4 SUVs, 1 sedan, and 1 hatchback. In comparison, Subaru offers 6 SUVs, 1 wagon, 3 sedans, and 1 coupe.

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