Chevy vs Subaru: Brand Comparison at Royal Subaru

Subaru vs. Chevrolet

At Royal Subaru, we're dedicated to helping make the car shopping experience as simple and enjoyable as possible for drivers all over Bloomington, and that starts with providing you with the right information. We proudly offer one of the largest selections of new Subaru models in the greater Bedford area, but how do you know which vehicle is right for you and why? While there are many new vehicles to choose from on the market, Subaru vehicles reign supreme for many drivers thanks to the level of capability and accommodations they offer. To help you understand just how special Subaru vehicles are, we're going to compare a multitude of Subaru models to Chevrolet vehicles in the same classes, giving you a side by side look at why the Subaru option can be a better fit for you than the Chevy counterpart.

Subaru Impreza vs. Chevy Cruze

Every new Subaru Impreza model comes equipped with standard Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive, giving you greater traction and control through any terrain or weather around Spencer. All Cruze models come with front-wheel drive.

The new Impreza offers up to 100.9 cubic feet of passenger volume in the Impreza hatchback, compared to 94 cubic feet in the Cruze.

The new Impreza offers an optional manual transmission to give you greater control of your performance. The Cruze doesn't offer a manual transmission.

All Impreza models come with an Eyesight Driver Assist Technology system, providing you with pre-collision braking and other safety features on every model. In the Cruze, you'll have to step up to the Premier trim to get automatic emergency braking.

Subaru Legacy vs. Chevy Malibu

All Legacy models come with standard Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive, compared to front-wheel drive in every Malibu model.

The Legacy offers more horsepower than the Malibu does, with a standard 2.5-liter four-cylinder with 182-horsepower compared to a 1.5-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine that produces 160-horsepower in the Malibu.

All Legacy models come with Eyesight Driver Assist Technology, offering pre-collision braking, lane keep assist, and more. For comparable safety options, you'll have to upgrade to a higher trim level in the Malibu.

Subaru Crosstrek vs. Chevy Trax

All Crosstrek models come with standard Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive, while Trax models come with standard front-wheel drive and all-wheel drive equipped models will cost more.

The Crosstrek comes with a 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine with 152-horsepower, compared to the 1.4-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine with 138-horsepower in the Trax.

When equipped with a continuously variable automatic transmission, all Crosstrek models come with the Eyesight system, featuring pre-collision braking and adaptive cruise control. The Trax only offers comparable safety features on higher trim levels.

Subaru Forester vs. Chevy Equinox

The Forester comes with a standard 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine with 182-horsepower. The Equinox comes with a 1.5-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine with 170-horsepower.

All Forester model come with Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive, compared to standard front-wheel drive in the Equinox.

The Forester offers up to 76.1 cubic feet of cargo space, while the Equinox falls short with 63.9 cubic feet.

Subaru Outback vs. Chevy Traverse

The new Outback starts at just over $26,500 while the Traverse starts at just shy of $30,000.

All Outback models come with Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive. The Traverse comes with standard front-wheel drive, and all-wheel drive models will cost extra.

The Outback offers an estimated fuel economy of 26 mpg in the city and 33 mpg on the highway. The Traverse offers up to 18 mpg in the city and 27 mpg on the highway.

Subaru WRX vs. Chevy Camaro

Every new Subaru WRX comes with standard all-wheel drive, giving you optimal grip and control whether you're on the track or off-road. The Camaro comes with rear-wheel drive on every model.

The Subaru WRX offers higher estimated fuel economy than the Camaro does both in the city and on the highway than the Camaro, allowing you to save on every outing around Bloomfield and Martinsville, IN.

The WRX is a four-door sedan while the Camaro is a two-door coupe. The WRX also offers more passenger volume than the Camaro does.