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 towing capacity, reliability and variety of models offered. Volkswagen has the advantage in the areas of new car pricing, used car pricing, depreciation, horsepower, fuel efficiency, overall quality, safety, 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 10 out of 10 vehicle comparisons. Volkswagen also has a lower used vehicle starting price in 8 out of 8 comparisons. Volkswagen models depreciate at a lower (better) rate in 10 out of 10 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: Volkswagen vehicles offer higher maximum horsepower numbers in their base trim in 5 out of 10 model comparisons, with Audi offering more horsepower in 5 comparisons. Volkswagen offers higher MPG for its vehicles in their base trim in 6 out of 8 comparisons. Both Audi and Volkswagen vehicles have the same MPG in 2 comparisons. Audi offers a greater towing capacity in 5 out of 5 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 4 out of 6 model comparisons. In terms of reliability ratings, Audi has the advantage in 4 out of 6 comparisons. Volkswagen has better safety ratings in 1 out of 8 comparisons while Audi has better safety ratings in 1 out of 8 comparisons. Audi and Volkswagen tie for safety in 6 comparisons. Volkswagen shows higher ratings for retained value in 10 out of 10 comparisons.

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Available Body Styles: Audi offers 21 SUVs, 3 wagons, 17 sedans, 6 coupes, and 4 convertibles. In comparison, Volkswagen offers 5 SUVs, 3 sedans, and 2 hatchbacks.

Drivetrain Options: Audi offers 34 gasoline vehicles, 1 plug-in hybrid, and 12 electric vehicles. Volkswagen offers 9 gasoline vehicles and 1 electric vehicle.

Audi offers 45 all-wheel-drive models, 2 front-wheel-drive models, and 1 rear-wheel-drive model. Volkswagen offers 7 all-wheel-drive models, 8 front-wheel-drive models, and 1 rear-wheel-drive model.