Subaru vs. Alfa Romeo
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of cars from Subaru and Alfa Romeo 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 Subaru and Alfa Romeo cars.
When comparing the Subaru brand to the Alfa Romeo brand, Subaru has the advantage in the areas of new car pricing, depreciation, overall quality, reliability, retained value and variety of models offered. Alfa Romeo has the advantage in the areas of horsepower and fuel efficiency.
Subaru versus Alfa Romeo: Pricing and Value: Analyzing Subaru versus Alfa Romeo pricing we see a lower new vehicle starting price for Subaru in 1 out of 1 vehicle comparisons. Subaru models depreciate at a lower (better) rate in 1 out of 1 comparisons. The lower overall prices for Subaru, plus their lower depreciation rate, gives Subaru the overall advantage over Alfa Romeo.
Subaru versus Alfa Romeo: Horsepower and Fuel Efficiency: Alfa Romeo vehicles offer higher maximum horsepower numbers in their base trim in 1 out of 1 model comparisons. Alfa Romeo offers higher MPG for its vehicles in their base trim in 1 out of 1 comparisons.
Subaru versus Alfa Romeo: Quality, Reliability, Safety, and Value Retention Ratings: A comparison of Subaru versus Alfa Romeo overall quality ratings shows Subaru with higher quality ratings in 1 out of 1 model comparisons. In terms of reliability ratings, Subaru has the advantage in 1 out of 1 comparisons. Subaru shows higher ratings for retained value in 1 out of 1 comparisons.
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Available Body Styles: Subaru offers 6 SUVs, 1 wagon, 3 sedans, and 1 coupe. In comparison, Alfa Romeo offers 2 SUVs and 1 sedan.
Drivetrain Options: Subaru offers 8 gasoline vehicles, 1 plug-in hybrid, and 1 electric vehicle. Alfa Romeo offers 2 gasoline vehicles and 1 plug-in hybrid.
Subaru offers 8 all-wheel-drive models and 1 rear-wheel-drive model. Alfa Romeo offers 3 all-wheel-drive models and 2 rear-wheel-drive models.
New Car Pricing
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Subaru WRX
$33,493 - $44,163
New Car Pricing
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Alfa Romeo Giulia
$43,333 - $85,885
Used Car Pricing
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Subaru WRX
Not Yet Available
Used Car Pricing
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Alfa Romeo Giulia
$38,268 - $55,987
5-Year Depreciation (Lower is better)
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Subaru WRX
31.1%
5-Year Depreciation (Lower is better)
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Alfa Romeo Giulia
50.5%
Horsepower / Torque
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Subaru WRX
271 hp / 258 foot-lbs
Horsepower / Torque
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Alfa Romeo Giulia
280 hp / 306 foot-lbs
MPG (city/highway/combined)
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Subaru WRX
19 / 26 / 22
MPG (city/highway/combined)
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Alfa Romeo Giulia
24 / 33 / 27
iSeeCars Overall Quality Ratings
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Subaru WRX
8.5 / 10
iSeeCars Overall Quality Ratings
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Alfa Romeo Giulia
6.7 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Ratings
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Subaru WRX
7.0 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Ratings
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Alfa Romeo Giulia
6.0 / 10
iSeeCars Safety Ratings
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Subaru WRX
10 / 10
iSeeCars Safety Ratings
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Alfa Romeo Giulia
Not available
iSeeCars Resale Value Ratings
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Subaru WRX
8.6 / 10
iSeeCars Resale Value Ratings
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Alfa Romeo Giulia
7.4 / 10
iSeeCars Most Reliable Car Rankings
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Alfa Romeo Giulia
#22 of 36 in
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