Subaru vs Tank:Which is more popular?
In October 2026, Subaru had more branded searches than Tank among car brands worldwide. Subaru had about 2.2 million branded searches, while Tank had 823,000. Subaru made up 1.2% of all car brand searches we track, and Tank accounted for 0.44%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about car brands, Subaru appeared in all five answers and Tank in none.
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Top car brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Subaru appeared in all five answers. Tank did not appear in any of the five answers.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
Honda5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Toyota5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Subaru5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Hyundai4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Mazda4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Tesla3 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
BMW2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Porsche2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Kia2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Tank0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
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5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which car brand should I buy?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best car brands?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best car brand for an everyday car?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“car brands”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“reliable car brand”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in the United States on October 19, 2026.
Is Subaru or Tank more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Subaru and Tank by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all 85 car brands we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.
Share of searches by month for Subaru, Tank. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Honda | Tesla | BMW | Toyota | Volkswagen | Mercedes-Benz | BYD | Hyundai | Porsche | Audi | Ford | Jaguar | Kia | Lamborghini | Mazda | Subaru | Tank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2025 | 5.8% | 3.9% | 4.8% | 5.8% | 4.8% | 5.3% | 3.2% | 3.9% | 3.2% | 2.1% | 2.6% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 1.7% | 1.4% | 0.43% |
| Dec 2025 | 6% | 4% | 4.9% | 5.9% | 4.9% | 5.5% | 2.7% | 3.3% | 3.3% | 2.2% | 2.7% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 1.8% | 1.5% | 0.36% |
| Jan 2026 | 6.6% | 3.6% | 5.3% | 6.5% | 4.4% | 4.9% | 3.6% | 3.6% | 2.9% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 2% | 2.4% | 2% | 2% | 1.3% | 0.39% |
| Feb 2026 | 6.2% | 4.1% | 5% | 6.1% | 5% | 4.6% | 3.4% | 3.4% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 2.2% | 1.2% | 2.7% | 2.2% | 1.8% | 1.5% | 0.37% |
| Mar 2026 | 6.7% | 3.7% | 5.4% | 5.4% | 4.5% | 5% | 3.7% | 3.7% | 3% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 1.1% | 2.4% | 2% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.4% |
| Apr 2026 | 6.1% | 4.6% | 4.6% | 5.6% | 4.6% | 5.2% | 3.8% | 3.1% | 3.1% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 1.1% | 2.5% | 2.1% | 1.7% | 1.4% | 0.42% |
| May 2026 | 6.2% | 3.8% | 4.7% | 5.7% | 4.7% | 5.2% | 3.8% | 3.1% | 3.1% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 1.4% | 2.6% | 2.1% | 1.7% | 1.4% | 0.42% |
| Jun 2026 | 6.3% | 4.2% | 5.1% | 6.2% | 4.2% | 4.7% | 3.4% | 3.4% | 2.8% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 1.3% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 1.9% | 1.5% | 0.38% |
| Jul 2026 | 6.3% | 4.2% | 5.1% | 6.2% | 5.1% | 4.7% | 3.4% | 3.4% | 2.8% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 1% | 2.3% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 1.3% | 0.38% |
| Aug 2026 | 6.1% | 4% | 4.9% | 5.9% | 4.9% | 4.5% | 3.3% | 3.3% | 2.7% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 1.2% | 2.7% | 2.2% | 1.8% | 1.2% | 0.36% |
| Sep 2026 | 5.9% | 4.8% | 4.8% | 5.8% | 4.8% | 4.4% | 3.9% | 3.2% | 2.6% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 1.4% | 2.6% | 2.2% | 1.8% | 1.2% | 0.43% |
| Oct 2026 | 6% | 6% | 4.9% | 4.9% | 4.9% | 4.5% | 4% | 3.3% | 2.7% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 1.2% | 0.44% |
How has branded search for Subaru and Tank changed worldwide over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Subaru was ahead of Tank in every measured month of the 12 months ending October 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending October 2026, Subaru’s share of searches among car brands worldwide moved from 1.4% to 1.2%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 2.7M to 2.2M.
- Across the 12 months ending October 2026, Tank’s share of searches among car brands worldwide moved from 0.43% to 0.44%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 823K.
How did search popularity change for car brands worldwide in October 2026?
2 changes
In October 2026, Subaru rose from 30th to 28th among car brands worldwide.
In October 2026, Tank fell from 57th to 58th among car brands worldwide.
How are Subaru’s and Tank’s branded searches counted?
2 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Subaru’s and Tank’s names. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for these branded terms can be used to understand whether interest in the brands is growing, holding steady, or fading.
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