Audi vs. Volkswagen

iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of cars from Audi and Volkswagen 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 Volkswagen cars.

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

Audi versus Volkswagen: Pricing and Value: Analyzing Audi versus Volkswagen pricing we see a lower new vehicle starting price for Volkswagen in 12 out of 12 vehicle comparisons. Volkswagen also has a lower used vehicle starting price in 12 out of 12 comparisons. Volkswagen models depreciate at a lower (better) rate in 14 out of 14 comparisons. The lower overall prices for Volkswagen, plus their lower depreciation rate, gives Volkswagen the overall advantage over Audi.

Audi versus Volkswagen: Horsepower, Fuel Efficiency and Towing Capacity: Audi vehicles offer higher maximum horsepower numbers in their base trim in 9 out of 14 model comparisons, with Volkswagen offering more horsepower in 4 comparisons. Audi and Volkswagen vehicles have similar horsepower in 1 comparisons. Volkswagen offers higher MPG for its vehicles in their base trim in 8 out of 9 comparisons. Both Audi and Volkswagen vehicles have the same MPG in 1 comparisons. Audi offers a longer driving range in 2 out of 2 model comparisons. Audi offers a greater towing capacity in 8 out of 10 comparisons.

Audi versus Volkswagen: Quality, Reliability, Safety, and Value Retention Ratings: A comparison of Audi versus Volkswagen overall quality ratings shows Volkswagen with higher quality ratings in 3 out of 5 model comparisons. In terms of reliability ratings, Audi has the advantage in 4 out of 5 comparisons. Audi has better safety ratings in 2 out of 12 comparisons. Audi and Volkswagen tie for safety in 10 comparisons. Volkswagen shows higher ratings for retained value in 14 out of 14 comparisons.

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Safest Car Rankings: Volkswagen has the better car ranking in 1 category: ID.4 in Safest Electric SUVs.

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Available Body Styles: Audi offers 22 SUVs, 4 wagons, 24 sedans, 3 coupes, and 2 convertibles. In comparison, Volkswagen offers 5 SUVs, 2 sedans, 2 hatchbacks, and 1 minivan.

Drivetrain Options: Audi offers 34 gasoline vehicles, 1 plug-in hybrid, and 16 electric vehicles. Volkswagen offers 8 gasoline vehicles and 2 electric vehicles.

Audi offers 50 all-wheel-drive models and 3 rear-wheel-drive models. Volkswagen offers 7 all-wheel-drive models, 7 front-wheel-drive models, and 2 rear-wheel-drive models.