Porsche vs. Subaru
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of cars from Porsche 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 Porsche and Subaru cars.
When comparing the Porsche brand to the Subaru brand, Porsche has the advantage in the areas of depreciation, horsepower, fuel efficiency, overall quality, reliability, retained value and variety of models offered. Subaru has the advantage in the areas of new car pricing and used car pricing.
Porsche versus Subaru: Pricing and Value: Analyzing Porsche 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 3 out of 3 comparisons. Porsche models depreciate at a lower (better) rate in 1 out of 1 comparisons.
Porsche versus Subaru: Horsepower and Fuel Efficiency: Porsche vehicles offer higher maximum horsepower numbers in their base trim in 3 out of 3 model comparisons. Porsche offers higher MPG for its vehicles in their base trim in 2 out of 3 comparisons.
Porsche versus Subaru: Quality, Reliability, Safety, and Value Retention Ratings: A comparison of Porsche versus Subaru overall quality ratings shows Porsche with higher quality ratings in 1 out of 1 model comparisons. In terms of reliability ratings, Porsche has the advantage in 1 out of 1 comparisons. Porsche shows higher ratings for retained value in 1 out of 1 comparisons.
Best Car Rankings:
Most Reliable Car Rankings:
Available Body Styles: Porsche offers 4 SUVs, 1 wagon, 3 sedans, 3 coupes, and 3 convertibles. In comparison, Subaru offers 7 SUVs, 1 wagon, 2 sedans, and 1 coupe.
Drivetrain Options: Porsche offers 6 gasoline vehicles, 1 hybrid, 2 plug-in hybrids, and 2 electric vehicles. Subaru offers 8 gasoline vehicles, 2 hybrids, and 1 electric vehicle.
Porsche offers 5 all-wheel-drive models and 6 rear-wheel-drive models. Subaru offers 8 all-wheel-drive models and 1 rear-wheel-drive model.
New Car Pricing
Porsche Cayman
Not Yet Available
Porsche Boxster
Not Yet Available
Porsche 911 (hybrid convertible)
$196,297 - $245,415
New Car Pricing
Subaru BRZ
$34,038 - $40,633
Subaru BRZ
$34,038 - $40,633
Subaru WRX
$37,369 - $50,192
Used Car Pricing
Porsche Cayman
$35,513 - $115,036
Porsche Boxster
$31,615 - $120,742
Porsche 911 (hybrid convertible)
$208,929 - $277,894
Used Car Pricing
Subaru BRZ
$29,690 - $38,022
Subaru BRZ
$29,690 - $38,022
Subaru WRX
$34,130 - $47,543
5-Year Depreciation (Lower is better)
Porsche Cayman
Not Yet Available
Porsche Boxster
Not Yet Available
Porsche 911 (hybrid convertible)
28.5%
5-Year Depreciation (Lower is better)
Subaru BRZ
30.3%
Subaru BRZ
30.3%
Subaru WRX
35.3%
Horsepower / Torque
Porsche Cayman
275 hp / 213 foot-lbs
Porsche Boxster
265 hp / 206 foot-lbs
Porsche 911 (hybrid convertible)
532 hp / 449 foot-lbs
Horsepower / Torque
Subaru BRZ
228 hp / 184 foot-lbs
Subaru BRZ
228 hp / 184 foot-lbs
Subaru WRX
271 hp / 258 foot-lbs
MPG (city/highway/combined)
Porsche Cayman
20 / 30 / 24
Porsche Boxster
20 / 30 / 24
Porsche 911 (hybrid convertible)
17 / 23 / 19
MPG (city/highway/combined)
Subaru BRZ
20 / 27 / 22
Subaru BRZ
20 / 27 / 22
Subaru WRX
19 / 26 / 22
iSeeCars Overall Quality Ratings
Porsche Cayman
Not available
Porsche Boxster
Not available
Porsche 911 (hybrid convertible)
8.8 / 10
iSeeCars Overall Quality Ratings
Subaru BRZ
8.6 / 10
Subaru BRZ
8.6 / 10
Subaru WRX
8.5 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Ratings
Porsche Cayman
Not available
Porsche Boxster
Not available
Porsche 911 (hybrid convertible)
8.3 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Ratings
Subaru BRZ
8.0 / 10
Subaru BRZ
8.0 / 10
Subaru WRX
7.6 / 10
iSeeCars Safety Ratings
Porsche Cayman
Not available
Porsche Boxster
Not available
Porsche 911 (hybrid convertible)
Not available
iSeeCars Safety Ratings
Subaru BRZ
Not available
Subaru BRZ
Not available
Subaru WRX
9.0 / 10
iSeeCars Resale Value Ratings
Porsche Cayman
Not available
Porsche Boxster
Not available
Porsche 911 (hybrid convertible)
9.2 / 10
iSeeCars Resale Value Ratings
Subaru BRZ
9.1 / 10
Subaru BRZ
9.1 / 10
Subaru WRX
8.8 / 10
iSeeCars Best Car Rankings
Porsche 911
#1 of 4 in
Best Hybrid Luxury Convertibles
iSeeCars Best Car Rankings
Subaru WRX
#6 of 24 in
Best Compact Cars
iSeeCars Most Reliable Car Rankings
Porsche 911
#4 of 37 in
Most Reliable Luxury Hybrid Cars
iSeeCars Most Reliable Car Rankings
Subaru WRX
#11 of 37 in
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