Subaru vs. FIAT

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

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

Subaru versus FIAT: Pricing and Value: Analyzing Subaru versus FIAT pricing we see a lower new vehicle starting price for Subaru in 1 out of 1 vehicle comparisons. In contrast, FIAT has lower used vehicle starting prices in 2 out of 2 vehicle comparisons. Subaru models depreciate at a lower (better) rate in 2 out of 2 comparisons.

Subaru versus FIAT: Horsepower, Fuel Efficiency and Towing Capacity: FIAT vehicles offer higher maximum horsepower numbers in their base trim in 2 out of 2 model comparisons. Subaru offers higher MPG for its vehicles in their base trim in 2 out of 2 comparisons. FIAT offers a greater towing capacity in 1 out of 2 comparisons.

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

Best Car Rankings: Subaru has better car rankings in 3 categories: Subaru Forester in Best 5-seater SUVs, Subaru Forester in Best Crossover SUVs, and Subaru Crosstrek in Best Subcompact SUVs.

Most Reliable Car Rankings: Subaru and FIAT each have better car rankings in 1 category. The Outback (suv) from Subaru ranks better in Most Reliable Crossover SUVs and the 500X from FIAT ranks better in Most Reliable Subcompact SUVs.

Available Body Styles: Subaru offers 6 SUVs, 1 wagon, 3 sedans, and 1 coupe. In comparison, FIAT offers 1 SUV and 1 hatchback.

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

Subaru offers 8 all-wheel-drive models and 1 rear-wheel-drive model. FIAT offers 1 all-wheel-drive model and 1 front-wheel-drive model.