Audi vs. Chevrolet
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of cars from Audi and Chevrolet 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 Audi and Chevrolet cars.
When comparing the Audi brand to the Chevrolet brand, Audi has the advantage in the areas of horsepower, overall quality, safety and variety of models offered. Chevrolet has the advantage in the areas of new car pricing, used car pricing, depreciation, fuel efficiency, towing capacity, reliability, retained value and vehicle rankings.
Audi versus Chevrolet: Pricing and Value: Analyzing Audi versus Chevrolet pricing we see a lower new vehicle starting price for Chevrolet in 1 out of 1 vehicle comparisons. Chevrolet also has a lower used vehicle starting price in 3 out of 3 comparisons. Chevrolet models depreciate at a lower (better) rate in 6 out of 6 comparisons. The lower overall prices for Chevrolet, plus their lower depreciation rate, gives Chevrolet the overall advantage over Audi.
Audi versus Chevrolet: Horsepower, Fuel Efficiency and Towing Capacity: Audi vehicles offer higher maximum horsepower numbers in their base trim in 6 out of 8 model comparisons, with Chevrolet offering more horsepower in 2 comparisons. Chevrolet offers higher MPG for its vehicles in their base trim in 3 out of 3 comparisons. Chevrolet offers a greater towing capacity in 2 out of 2 comparisons.
Audi versus Chevrolet: Quality, Reliability, Safety, and Value Retention Ratings: A comparison of Audi versus Chevrolet overall quality ratings shows Audi with higher quality ratings in 4 out of 4 model comparisons. In terms of reliability ratings, Chevrolet has the advantage in 3 out of 4 comparisons. Audi has better safety ratings in 4 out of 4 comparisons. Chevrolet shows higher ratings for retained value in 6 out of 6 comparisons.
Best Car Rankings: Chevrolet has better car rankings in 5 categories: Chevrolet Corvette (convertible) in Best Luxury 2-seater Cars, Chevrolet Corvette (convertible) in Best Luxury Convertibles, Chevrolet Corvette (coupe) in Best Luxury Coupes, Chevrolet Corvette (coupe) in Best Luxury Hatchbacks, and Chevrolet Corvette (convertible) in Best Luxury Sports Cars.
Most Reliable Car Rankings: Chevrolet has better car rankings in 2 categories: Chevrolet Corvette (convertible) in Most Reliable Luxury Convertibles and Chevrolet Corvette (convertible) in Most Reliable Luxury Sports Cars.
Best Cars for the Money Rankings:
Available Body Styles: Audi offers 22 SUVs, 4 wagons, 24 sedans, 3 coupes, and 2 convertibles. In comparison, Chevrolet offers 10 SUVs, 1 sedan, 3 coupes, and 3 convertibles.
Drivetrain Options: Audi offers 34 gasoline vehicles, 1 plug-in hybrid, and 16 electric vehicles. Chevrolet offers 14 gasoline vehicles, 3 diesels, 1 hybrid, and 3 electric vehicles.
Audi offers 50 all-wheel-drive models and 3 rear-wheel-drive models. Chevrolet offers 4 all-wheel-drive models, 9 front-wheel-drive models, and 2 rear-wheel-drive models.
New Car Pricing
Audi A3
Not Yet Available
Audi A3
Not Yet Available
Audi A4
$43,191 - $53,047
Audi A4
$43,191 - $53,047
Audi Q7
Not Yet Available
Audi Q7
Not Yet Available
Audi R8 (coupe)
Not Yet Available
Audi R8 (coupe)
Not Yet Available
New Car Pricing
Chevrolet Malibu
$23,533 - $31,754
Chevrolet Cruze
Not Yet Available
Chevrolet Malibu
$23,533 - $31,754
Chevrolet Cruze
Not Yet Available
Chevrolet Suburban
$71,580 - $98,977
Chevrolet Tahoe
$58,683 - $91,246
Chevrolet Corvette (coupe)
$71,962 - $99,747
Chevrolet Camaro (coupe)
$32,651 - $95,462
Used Car Pricing
Audi A3
Not Yet Available
Audi A3
Not Yet Available
Audi A4
$35,291 - $47,907
Audi A4
$35,291 - $47,907
Audi Q7
Not Yet Available
Audi Q7
Not Yet Available
Audi R8 (coupe)
$163,762 - $275,495
Audi R8 (coupe)
$163,762 - $275,495
Used Car Pricing
Chevrolet Malibu
$21,522 - $30,341
Chevrolet Cruze
$7,742 - $17,051
Chevrolet Malibu
$21,522 - $30,341
Chevrolet Cruze
$7,742 - $17,051
Chevrolet Suburban
Not Yet Available
Chevrolet Tahoe
$63,964 - $88,278
Chevrolet Corvette (coupe)
Not Yet Available
Chevrolet Camaro (coupe)
$29,970 - $73,857
5-Year Depreciation (Lower is better)
Audi A3
51.6%
Audi A3
51.6%
Audi A4
55%
Audi A4
55%
Audi Q7
60.9%
Audi Q7
60.9%
Audi R8 (coupe)
45%
Audi R8 (coupe)
45%
5-Year Depreciation (Lower is better)
Chevrolet Malibu
49.6%
Chevrolet Cruze
Not Yet Available
Chevrolet Malibu
49.6%
Chevrolet Cruze
Not Yet Available
Chevrolet Suburban
56%
Chevrolet Tahoe
53.2%
Chevrolet Corvette (coupe)
25.5%
Chevrolet Camaro (coupe)
28%
Horsepower / Torque
Audi A3
201 hp / 236 foot-lbs
Audi A3
201 hp / 236 foot-lbs
Audi A4
201 hp / 236 foot-lbs
Audi A4
201 hp / 236 foot-lbs
Audi Q7
261 hp / 273 foot-lbs
Audi Q7
261 hp / 273 foot-lbs
Audi R8 (coupe)
562 hp / 406 foot-lbs
Audi R8 (coupe)
562 hp / 406 foot-lbs
Horsepower / Torque
Chevrolet Malibu
163 hp / 184 foot-lbs
Chevrolet Cruze
153 hp / 177 foot-lbs
Chevrolet Malibu
163 hp / 184 foot-lbs
Chevrolet Cruze
153 hp / 177 foot-lbs
Chevrolet Suburban
355 hp / 383 foot-lbs
Chevrolet Tahoe
355 hp / 383 foot-lbs
Chevrolet Corvette (coupe)
490 hp / 465 foot-lbs
Chevrolet Camaro (coupe)
335 hp / 284 foot-lbs
MPG (city/highway/combined)
Audi A3
Not Yet Available
Audi A3
Not Yet Available
Audi A4
26 / 36 / 29
Audi A4
26 / 36 / 29
Audi Q7
Not Yet Available
Audi Q7
Not Yet Available
Audi R8 (coupe)
14 / 23 / 17
Audi R8 (coupe)
14 / 23 / 17
MPG (city/highway/combined)
Chevrolet Malibu
28 / 36 / 31
Chevrolet Cruze
28 / 38 / 32
Chevrolet Malibu
28 / 36 / 31
Chevrolet Cruze
28 / 38 / 32
Chevrolet Suburban
Not Yet Available
Chevrolet Tahoe
15 / 20 / 17
Chevrolet Corvette (coupe)
Not Yet Available
Chevrolet Camaro (coupe)
16 / 26 / 20
iSeeCars Overall Quality Ratings
Audi A3
7.7 / 10
Audi A3
7.7 / 10
Audi A4
7.7 / 10
Audi A4
7.7 / 10
Audi Q7
7.8 / 10
Audi Q7
7.8 / 10
Audi R8 (coupe)
Not available
Audi R8 (coupe)
Not available
iSeeCars Overall Quality Ratings
Chevrolet Malibu
7.6 / 10
Chevrolet Cruze
Not available
Chevrolet Malibu
7.6 / 10
Chevrolet Cruze
Not available
Chevrolet Suburban
7.4 / 10
Chevrolet Tahoe
7.4 / 10
Chevrolet Corvette (coupe)
8.9 / 10
Chevrolet Camaro (coupe)
8.4 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Ratings
Audi A3
7.3 / 10
Audi A3
7.3 / 10
Audi A4
7.7 / 10
Audi A4
7.7 / 10
Audi Q7
7.4 / 10
Audi Q7
7.4 / 10
Audi R8 (coupe)
Not available
Audi R8 (coupe)
Not available
iSeeCars Reliability Ratings
Chevrolet Malibu
7.4 / 10
Chevrolet Cruze
Not available
Chevrolet Malibu
7.4 / 10
Chevrolet Cruze
Not available
Chevrolet Suburban
7.7 / 10
Chevrolet Tahoe
7.7 / 10
Chevrolet Corvette (coupe)
8.3 / 10
Chevrolet Camaro (coupe)
7.4 / 10
iSeeCars Safety Ratings
Audi A3
8.0 / 10
Audi A3
8.0 / 10
Audi A4
8.0 / 10
Audi A4
8.0 / 10
Audi Q7
9.0 / 10
Audi Q7
9.0 / 10
Audi R8 (coupe)
Not available
Audi R8 (coupe)
Not available
iSeeCars Safety Ratings
Chevrolet Malibu
7.5 / 10
Chevrolet Cruze
Not available
Chevrolet Malibu
7.5 / 10
Chevrolet Cruze
Not available
Chevrolet Suburban
7.0 / 10
Chevrolet Tahoe
7.0 / 10
Chevrolet Corvette (coupe)
Not available
Chevrolet Camaro (coupe)
8.0 / 10
iSeeCars Resale Value Ratings
Audi A3
7.7 / 10
Audi A3
7.7 / 10
Audi A4
7.5 / 10
Audi A4
7.5 / 10
Audi Q7
7.1 / 10
Audi Q7
7.1 / 10
Audi R8 (coupe)
8.1 / 10
Audi R8 (coupe)
8.1 / 10
iSeeCars Resale Value Ratings
Chevrolet Malibu
7.8 / 10
Chevrolet Cruze
Not available
Chevrolet Malibu
7.8 / 10
Chevrolet Cruze
Not available
Chevrolet Suburban
7.4 / 10
Chevrolet Tahoe
7.6 / 10
Chevrolet Corvette (coupe)
9.4 / 10
Chevrolet Camaro (coupe)
9.3 / 10
iSeeCars Best Car Rankings
Audi A3
#12 of 30 in
Best Luxury Compact Cars
Audi A4
#9 of 30 in
Best Luxury Compact Cars
Audi Q7
#7 of 25 in
Best Luxury 7-Seater SUVs
Audi Q7
#7 of 25 in
Best Luxury 7-Seater SUVs
iSeeCars Best Car Rankings
Chevrolet Malibu
#10 of 13 in
Best Midsize Cars
Chevrolet Malibu
#10 of 13 in
Best Midsize Cars
Chevrolet Suburban
#7 of 12 in
Best Large SUVs
Chevrolet Tahoe
#4 of 6 in
Best 6-seater SUVs
iSeeCars Most Reliable Car Rankings
Audi A3
#18 of 36 in
Most Reliable Luxury Small Cars
Audi A4
#9 of 36 in
Most Reliable Luxury Small Cars
Audi Q7
#12 of 27 in
Most Reliable Luxury Midsize SUVs
Audi Q7
#12 of 27 in
Most Reliable Luxury Midsize SUVs
iSeeCars Most Reliable Car Rankings
Chevrolet Malibu
#8 of 13 in
Most Reliable Midsize Cars
Chevrolet Malibu
#8 of 13 in
Most Reliable Midsize Cars
Chevrolet Suburban
#6 of 12 in
Most Reliable Large SUVs
Chevrolet Tahoe
#5 of 12 in
Most Reliable Large SUVs
iSeeCars Best Cars for the Money Rankings
Audi A3
#8 of 32 in
Best Luxury Small Cars for the Money
Audi A4
#4 of 32 in
Best Luxury Small Cars for the Money
Audi Q7
#9 of 25 in
Best Luxury Midsize SUVs for the Money
Audi Q7
#9 of 25 in
Best Luxury Midsize SUVs for the Money
iSeeCars Best Cars for the Money Rankings
Chevrolet Malibu
#5 of 7 in
Best Midsize Cars for the Money
Chevrolet Malibu
#5 of 7 in
Best Midsize Cars for the Money
Chevrolet Suburban
#4 of 10 in
Best Large SUVs for the Money
Chevrolet Tahoe
#1 of 10 in
Best Large SUVs for the Money