Nissan vs. Subaru

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

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

Nissan versus Subaru: Pricing and Value: Analyzing Nissan versus Subaru pricing we see a lower new vehicle starting price for Nissan in 7 out of 8 vehicle comparisons. Nissan also has a lower used vehicle starting price in 4 out of 4 comparisons. Subaru models depreciate at a lower (better) rate in 8 out of 8 comparisons.

Nissan versus Subaru: Horsepower, Fuel Efficiency and Towing Capacity: Nissan vehicles offer higher maximum horsepower numbers in their base trim in 5 out of 8 model comparisons, with Subaru offering more horsepower in 2 comparisons. Nissan and Subaru vehicles have similar horsepower in 1 comparisons. Nissan offers higher MPG for its vehicles in their base trim in 2 out of 3 comparisons. Both Nissan and Subaru vehicles have the same MPG in 1 comparisons. Subaru offers a longer driving range in 1 out of 1 model comparisons. Subaru offers a greater towing capacity in 3 out of 4 comparisons.

Nissan versus Subaru: Quality, Reliability, Safety, and Value Retention Ratings: A comparison of Nissan versus Subaru overall quality ratings shows Subaru with higher quality ratings in 2 out of 3 model comparisons. In terms of reliability ratings, Subaru has the advantage in 2 out of 3 comparisons. Subaru has better safety ratings in 3 out of 7 comparisons while Nissan has better safety ratings in 1 out of 7 comparisons. Nissan and Subaru tie for safety in 3 comparisons. Subaru shows higher ratings for retained value in 8 out of 8 comparisons.

Best Car Rankings: Nissan has better car rankings in 3 categories: Nissan Murano in Best 5-seater SUVs, Nissan Pathfinder in Best Crossover SUVs, and Nissan Altima in Best Midsize Cars. Subaru has better car rankings in 4 categories: Subaru Impreza in Best Compact Cars, Subaru Impreza in Best Small Cars, Subaru Forester in Best Small SUVs, and Subaru Crosstrek in Best Subcompact SUVs.

Most Reliable Car Rankings: Nissan has better car rankings in 3 categories: Nissan Pathfinder in Most Reliable Crossover SUVs, Nissan Altima in Most Reliable Midsize Cars, and Nissan Rogue Sport in Most Reliable Subcompact SUVs. Subaru has better car rankings in 2 categories: Subaru Impreza in Most Reliable Small Cars and Subaru Outback (suv) in Most Reliable Small SUVs.

Safest Car Rankings: Nissan has better car rankings in 4 categories: Nissan Pathfinder in Safest Crossover SUVs, Nissan Altima in Safest Midsize Cars, Nissan Pathfinder in Safest Midsize SUVs, and Nissan Pathfinder in Safest SUVs with 3 Rows. Subaru has better car rankings in 2 categories: Subaru Solterra in Safest Electric SUVs and Subaru Impreza in Safest Small Cars.

Best Cars for the Money Rankings: Nissan has better car rankings in 3 categories: Nissan Rogue in Best Crossover SUVs for the Money, Nissan Altima in Best Midsize Cars for the Money, and Nissan Rogue in Best Small SUVs for the Money.

Available Body Styles: Nissan offers 6 SUVs, 4 sedans, 2 coupes, and 1 hatchback. In comparison, Subaru offers 6 SUVs, 1 wagon, 3 sedans, and 1 coupe.

Drivetrain Options: Nissan offers 14 gasoline vehicles and 2 electric vehicles. Subaru offers 8 gasoline vehicles, 1 plug-in hybrid, and 1 electric vehicle.

Nissan offers 6 all-wheel-drive models, 10 front-wheel-drive models, and 1 rear-wheel-drive model. Subaru offers 8 all-wheel-drive models and 1 rear-wheel-drive model.