Nissan vs. Subaru

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

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 10 vehicle comparisons. Nissan also has a lower used vehicle starting price in 7 out of 11 comparisons. Subaru models depreciate at a lower (better) rate in 9 out of 9 comparisons.

Nissan versus Subaru: Horsepower, Fuel Efficiency and Towing Capacity

Nissan vehicles offer higher maximum horsepower numbers in their base trim in 6 out of 11 model comparisons, with Subaru offering more horsepower in 4 comparisons. Nissan and Subaru vehicles have similar horsepower in 1 comparisons. Nissan offers higher MPG for its vehicles in their base trim in 4 out of 5 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 1 out of 2 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 6 out of 6 model comparisons. In terms of reliability ratings, Subaru has the advantage in 4 out of 6 comparisons. Subaru has better safety ratings in 5 out of 9 comparisons while Nissan has better safety ratings in 1 out of 9 comparisons. Nissan and Subaru tie for safety in 3 comparisons. Subaru shows higher ratings for retained value in 9 out of 9 comparisons.

Best Car Rankings

Subaru has better car rankings in 10 categories: Subaru Outback in Best 5-seater SUVs, Subaru Impreza in Best Compact Cars, Subaru Outback in Best Crossover SUVs, Subaru Crosstrek (Plug-in Hybrid) in Best Hybrid Crossover SUVs, Subaru Crosstrek (Plug-in Hybrid) in Best Hybrid Small SUVs, Subaru Crosstrek (Plug-in Hybrid) in Best Hybrid SUVs, Subaru Legacy in Best Midsize Cars, Subaru Impreza in Best Small Cars, Subaru Outback in Best Small SUVs, and Subaru Crosstrek in Best Subcompact SUVs.

Most Reliable Car Rankings

Nissan has better car rankings in 2 categories: Nissan Rogue Hybrid in Most Reliable Hybrid SUVs and Nissan Rogue Sport in Most Reliable Subcompact SUVs.Subaru has better car rankings in 4 categories: Subaru Outback in Most Reliable Crossover SUVs, Subaru Legacy in Most Reliable Midsize Cars, Subaru Impreza in Most Reliable Small Cars, and Subaru Outback in Most Reliable Small SUVs.

Safest Car Rankings

Nissan has better car rankings in 3 categories: 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 Outback in Safest Crossover SUVs and Subaru Impreza in Safest Small Cars.

Best Resale Value Rankings

Subaru has better car rankings in 14 categories: Subaru Crosstrek in 5-seater SUVs with Best Resale Value, Subaru Ascent in 7-Seater SUVs with Best Resale Value, Subaru Ascent in 8-seater SUVs with Best Resale Value, Subaru WRX in Compact Cars 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 Small SUVs with Best Resale Value, Subaru Crosstrek (Plug-in Hybrid) in Hybrid SUVs with Best Resale Value, Subaru Legacy in Midsize Cars with Best Resale Value, Subaru Ascent in Midsize SUVs with Best Resale Value, Subaru WRX in Small Cars with Best Resale Value, Subaru Forester in Small SUVs with Best Resale Value, Subaru Crosstrek in Subcompact SUVs with Best Resale Value, and Subaru Ascent in SUVs with 3 Rows with Best Resale Value.

Best Cars for the Money Rankings

Subaru has better car rankings in 4 categories: Subaru Forester in Best Crossover SUVs for the Money, Subaru Legacy in Best Midsize Cars for the Money, Subaru Impreza in Best Small Cars for the Money, and Subaru Forester in Best Small SUVs for the Money.

Available Body Styles

Nissan offers 7 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 15 gasoline vehicles and 2 electric vehicles. Subaru offers 8 gasoline vehicles, 1 plug-in hybrid, and 1 electric vehicle.

Nissan offers 7 all-wheel-drive models, 11 front-wheel-drive models, and 1 rear-wheel-drive model. Subaru offers 8 all-wheel-drive models and 1 rear-wheel-drive model.