Subaru vs. Tesla

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

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

Subaru versus Tesla: Pricing and Value: Subaru models depreciate at a lower (better) rate in 4 out of 4 comparisons. The lower overall prices for Subaru, plus their lower depreciation rate, gives Subaru the overall advantage over Tesla.

Subaru versus Tesla: Horsepower, Fuel Efficiency and Towing Capacity: Tesla vehicles offer higher maximum horsepower numbers in their base trim in 3 out of 4 model comparisons. Subaru and Tesla vehicles have similar horsepower in 1 comparisons. Tesla offers a longer driving range in 1 out of 1 model comparisons. Tesla offers a greater towing capacity in 1 out of 2 comparisons. In 1 comparisons, Subaru and Tesla have the same towing capacity.

Subaru versus Tesla: Quality, Reliability, Safety, and Value Retention Ratings: A comparison of Subaru versus Tesla overall quality ratings shows Subaru with higher quality ratings in 1 out of 1 model comparisons. In terms of reliability ratings, Tesla has the advantage in 1 out of 1 comparisons. Tesla has better safety ratings in 2 out of 4 comparisons. Subaru and Tesla tie for safety in 2 comparisons. Subaru shows higher ratings for retained value in 4 out of 4 comparisons.

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Safest Car Rankings: Tesla has the better car ranking in 1 category: Model X in Safest Electric SUVs.

Available Body Styles: Subaru offers 6 SUVs, 1 wagon, 3 sedans, and 1 coupe. In comparison, Tesla offers 2 SUVs and 2 sedans.

Drivetrain Options: Subaru offers 8 gasoline vehicles, 1 plug-in hybrid, and 1 electric vehicle. Tesla offers 5 electric vehicles.

Subaru offers 8 all-wheel-drive models and 1 rear-wheel-drive model. Tesla offers 5 all-wheel-drive models and 2 rear-wheel-drive models.