Audi vs. Volkswagen
When comparing the Audi brand to the Volkswagen brand, Audi has the advantage in the areas of depreciation, horsepower, towing capacity, overall quality, reliability, safety and variety of models offered. Volkswagen has the advantage in the areas of new car pricing, used car pricing, fuel efficiency, 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 5 out of 5 comparisons. Volkswagen models depreciate at a lower (better) rate in 13 out of 13 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 8 out of 13 model comparisons, with Volkswagen offering more horsepower in 5 comparisons. Volkswagen offers higher MPG for its vehicles in their base trim in 4 out of 6 comparisons. Both Audi and Volkswagen vehicles have the same MPG in 2 comparisons. Audi offers a longer driving range in 1 out of 1 model comparisons. Audi offers a greater towing capacity in 7 out of 7 comparisons.
Audi versus Volkswagen: Quality, Reliability, Safety, and Value Retention Ratings
A comparison of Audi versus Volkswagen overall quality ratings shows Audi with higher quality ratings in 5 out of 6 model comparisons. In terms of reliability ratings, Audi has the advantage in 4 out of 6 comparisons. Audi has better safety ratings in 2 out of 11 comparisons while Volkswagen has better safety ratings in 1 out of 11 comparisons. Audi and Volkswagen tie for safety in 8 comparisons. Volkswagen shows higher ratings for retained value in 6 out of 13 comparisons. Audi shows higher retained value ratings in 4 out of 13 comparisons, and Audi and Volkswagen tie over 3 comparisons.
Best Car Rankings
Most Reliable Car Rankings
Safest Car Rankings
Volkswagen has the better car ranking in 1 category: ID.4 in Safest Electric SUVs.
Best Resale Value Rankings
Volkswagen has better car rankings in 2 categories: Volkswagen ID.4 in Electric SUVs with Best Resale Value and Volkswagen ID.4 in Small Electric SUVs with Best Resale Value.
Best Cars for the Money Rankings
Available Body Styles
Audi offers 19 SUVs, 3 wagons, 18 sedans, 7 coupes, and 4 convertibles. In comparison, Volkswagen offers 5 SUVs, 4 sedans, and 2 hatchbacks.
Drivetrain Options
Audi offers 35 gasoline vehicles, 2 plug-in hybrids, and 10 electric vehicles. Volkswagen offers 10 gasoline vehicles and 1 electric vehicle.
Audi offers 44 all-wheel-drive models, 2 front-wheel-drive models, and 1 rear-wheel-drive model. Volkswagen offers 7 all-wheel-drive models, 9 front-wheel-drive models, and 1 rear-wheel-drive model.
New Car Pricing
SUVs
Audi Q5
$49,095 - $60,599
Audi SQ5
$65,755 - $75,512
Audi Q7
$63,587 - $84,563
Audi Q7
$63,587 - $84,563
Cars
Audi A3
$38,692 - $46,746
Audi A3
$38,692 - $46,746
Audi A4
$44,893 - $54,403
Audi A4
$44,893 - $54,403
Audi A6
$61,100 - $71,903
Audi A6
$61,100 - $71,903
EVs
Audi e-tron
$71,774 - $89,016
Other Comparisons
Audi Q5 (Plug-in Hybrid)
$62,560 - $73,965
Audi e-tron
$71,774 - $89,016
New Car Pricing
SUVs
Volkswagen Tiguan
$30,476 - $40,828
Volkswagen Tiguan
$30,476 - $40,828
Volkswagen Atlas
$39,695 - $55,919
Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport
$38,632 - $54,279
Cars
Volkswagen Jetta
$23,075 - $30,778
Volkswagen Jetta GLI
$29,455 - $35,103
Volkswagen Jetta
$23,075 - $30,778
Volkswagen Jetta GLI
$29,455 - $35,103
Volkswagen Passat
Not Yet Available
Volkswagen Arteon
$44,074 - $53,076
EVs
Volkswagen ID.4
$41,370 - $55,901
Other Comparisons
Volkswagen Tiguan
$30,476 - $40,828
Volkswagen Tiguan
$30,476 - $40,828
Used Car Pricing
SUVs
Audi Q5
$50,571 - $59,081
Audi SQ5
Not Yet Available
Audi Q7
Not Yet Available
Audi Q7
Not Yet Available
Cars
Audi A3
Not Yet Available
Audi A3
Not Yet Available
Audi A4
Not Yet Available
Audi A4
Not Yet Available
Audi A6
$48,000 - $65,576
Audi A6
$48,000 - $65,576
EVs
Audi e-tron
$47,964 - $71,894
Other Comparisons
Audi Q5 (Plug-in Hybrid)
Not Yet Available
Audi e-tron
$47,964 - $71,894
Used Car Pricing
SUVs
Volkswagen Tiguan
$29,751 - $38,039
Volkswagen Tiguan
$29,751 - $38,039
Volkswagen Atlas
$38,123 - $54,452
Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport
$35,990 - $53,373
Cars
Volkswagen Jetta
$22,019 - $30,297
Volkswagen Jetta GLI
Not Yet Available
Volkswagen Jetta
$22,019 - $30,297
Volkswagen Jetta GLI
Not Yet Available
Volkswagen Passat
$19,978 - $29,141
Volkswagen Arteon
$35,849 - $50,861
EVs
Volkswagen ID.4
$33,973 - $52,829
Other Comparisons
Volkswagen Tiguan
$29,751 - $38,039
Volkswagen Tiguan
$29,751 - $38,039
5-Year Depreciation (Lower is better)
SUVs
Audi Q5
50.8%
Audi SQ5
48.8%
Audi Q7
53.1%
Audi Q7
53.1%
Cars
Audi A3
48.8%
Audi A3
48.8%
Audi A4
52.5%
Audi A4
52.5%
Audi A6
58.2%
Audi A6
58.2%
EVs
Audi e-tron
63.3%
Other Comparisons
Audi Q5 (Plug-in Hybrid)
57.3%
Audi e-tron
63.3%
5-Year Depreciation (Lower is better)
SUVs
Volkswagen Tiguan
44.1%
Volkswagen Tiguan
44.1%
Volkswagen Atlas
46.4%
Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport
46.4%
Cars
Volkswagen Jetta
43.2%
Volkswagen Jetta GLI
42.1%
Volkswagen Jetta
43.2%
Volkswagen Jetta GLI
42.1%
Volkswagen Passat
48%
Volkswagen Arteon
47.7%
EVs
Volkswagen ID.4
56.7%
Other Comparisons
Volkswagen Tiguan
44.1%
Volkswagen Tiguan
44.1%
Horsepower / Torque
SUVs
Audi Q5
201 hp / 236 foot-lbs
Audi SQ5
349 hp / 369 foot-lbs
Audi Q7
261 hp / 273 foot-lbs
Audi Q7
261 hp / 273 foot-lbs
Cars
Audi A3
201 hp / 221 foot-lbs
Audi A3
201 hp / 221 foot-lbs
Audi A4
201 hp / 236 foot-lbs
Audi A4
201 hp / 236 foot-lbs
Audi A6
261 hp / 273 foot-lbs
Audi A6
261 hp / 273 foot-lbs
EVs
Audi e-tron
402 hp / 490 foot-lbs
Other Comparisons
Audi Q5 (Plug-in Hybrid)
362 hp / 369 foot-lbs
Audi e-tron
402 hp / 490 foot-lbs
Horsepower / Torque
SUVs
Volkswagen Tiguan
184 hp / 221 foot-lbs
Volkswagen Tiguan
184 hp / 221 foot-lbs
Volkswagen Atlas
269 hp / 273 foot-lbs
Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport
269 hp / 273 foot-lbs
Cars
Volkswagen Jetta
158 hp / 184 foot-lbs
Volkswagen Jetta GLI
228 hp / 258 foot-lbs
Volkswagen Jetta
158 hp / 184 foot-lbs
Volkswagen Jetta GLI
228 hp / 258 foot-lbs
Volkswagen Passat
174 hp / 206 foot-lbs
Volkswagen Arteon
300 hp / 295 foot-lbs
EVs
Volkswagen ID.4
201 hp / 229 foot-lbs
Other Comparisons
Volkswagen Tiguan
184 hp / 221 foot-lbs
Volkswagen Tiguan
184 hp / 221 foot-lbs
MPG (city/highway/combined)
SUVs
Audi Q5
23 / 29 / 26
Audi SQ5
19 / 24 / 21
Audi Q7
Not Yet Available
Audi Q7
Not Yet Available
Cars
Audi A3
Not Yet Available
Audi A3
Not Yet Available
Audi A4
26 / 35 / 30
Audi A4
26 / 35 / 30
Audi A6
24 / 31 / 27
Audi A6
24 / 31 / 27
Other Comparisons
Audi Q5 (Plug-in Hybrid)
23 / 29 / 26
Audi e-tron
78 / 79 / 79
MPG (city/highway/combined)
SUVs
Volkswagen Tiguan
23 / 30 / 26
Volkswagen Tiguan
23 / 30 / 26
Volkswagen Atlas
20 / 27 / 23
Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport
20 / 27 / 23
Cars
Volkswagen Jetta
29 / 42 / 34
Volkswagen Jetta GLI
Not Yet Available
Volkswagen Jetta
29 / 42 / 34
Volkswagen Jetta GLI
Not Yet Available
Volkswagen Passat
24 / 36 / 28
Volkswagen Arteon
25 / 33 / 28
Other Comparisons
Volkswagen Tiguan
23 / 30 / 26
Volkswagen Tiguan
23 / 30 / 26
EV Range
Audi e-tron
226 miles
EV Range
Volkswagen ID.4
209 miles
Max Towing Capacity
SUVs
Audi Q5
4400 lbs
Audi SQ5
4400 lbs
Audi Q7
7700 lbs
Audi Q7
7700 lbs
EVs
Audi e-tron
4000 lbs
Other Comparisons
Audi Q5 (Plug-in Hybrid)
2000 lbs
Audi e-tron
4000 lbs
Max Towing Capacity
SUVs
Volkswagen Tiguan
1500 lbs
Volkswagen Tiguan
1500 lbs
Volkswagen Atlas
5000 lbs
Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport
5000 lbs
EVs
Volkswagen ID.4
2700 lbs
Other Comparisons
Volkswagen Tiguan
1500 lbs
Volkswagen Tiguan
1500 lbs
iSeeCars Overall Quality Ratings
SUVs
Audi Q5
8.1 / 10
Audi SQ5
6.8 / 10
Audi Q7
8.3 / 10
Audi Q7
8.3 / 10
Cars
Audi A3
8.7 / 10
Audi A3
8.7 / 10
Audi A4
8.8 / 10
Audi A4
8.8 / 10
Audi A6
8.4 / 10
Audi A6
8.4 / 10
EVs
Audi e-tron
Not available
Other Comparisons
Audi Q5 (Plug-in Hybrid)
Not available
Audi e-tron
Not available
iSeeCars Overall Quality Ratings
SUVs
Volkswagen Tiguan
8.1 / 10
Volkswagen Tiguan
8.1 / 10
Volkswagen Atlas
7.6 / 10
Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport
Not available
Cars
Volkswagen Jetta
8.6 / 10
Volkswagen Jetta GLI
Not available
Volkswagen Jetta
8.6 / 10
Volkswagen Jetta GLI
Not available
Volkswagen Passat
8.0 / 10
Volkswagen Arteon
Not available
EVs
Volkswagen ID.4
Not available
Other Comparisons
Volkswagen Tiguan
8.1 / 10
Volkswagen Tiguan
8.1 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Ratings
SUVs
Audi Q5
7.8 / 10
Audi SQ5
5.9 / 10
Audi Q7
7.9 / 10
Audi Q7
7.9 / 10
Cars
Audi A3
8.0 / 10
Audi A3
8.0 / 10
Audi A4
8.7 / 10
Audi A4
8.7 / 10
Audi A6
8.7 / 10
Audi A6
8.7 / 10
EVs
Audi e-tron
Not available
Other Comparisons
Audi Q5 (Plug-in Hybrid)
Not available
Audi e-tron
Not available
iSeeCars Reliability Ratings
SUVs
Volkswagen Tiguan
7.0 / 10
Volkswagen Tiguan
7.0 / 10
Volkswagen Atlas
5.7 / 10
Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport
Not available
Cars
Volkswagen Jetta
8.2 / 10
Volkswagen Jetta GLI
Not available
Volkswagen Jetta
8.2 / 10
Volkswagen Jetta GLI
Not available
Volkswagen Passat
7.7 / 10
Volkswagen Arteon
Not available
EVs
Volkswagen ID.4
Not available
Other Comparisons
Volkswagen Tiguan
7.0 / 10
Volkswagen Tiguan
7.0 / 10
iSeeCars Safety Ratings
SUVs
Audi Q5
9.0 / 10
Audi SQ5
Not available
Audi Q7
10 / 10
Audi Q7
10 / 10
Cars
Audi A3
10 / 10
Audi A3
10 / 10
Audi A4
10 / 10
Audi A4
10 / 10
Audi A6
10 / 10
Audi A6
10 / 10
EVs
Audi e-tron
10 / 10
Other Comparisons
Audi Q5 (Plug-in Hybrid)
Not available
Audi e-tron
10 / 10
iSeeCars Safety Ratings
SUVs
Volkswagen Tiguan
9.8 / 10
Volkswagen Tiguan
9.8 / 10
Volkswagen Atlas
10 / 10
Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport
10 / 10
Cars
Volkswagen Jetta
10 / 10
Volkswagen Jetta GLI
10 / 10
Volkswagen Jetta
10 / 10
Volkswagen Jetta GLI
10 / 10
Volkswagen Passat
9.5 / 10
Volkswagen Arteon
10 / 10
EVs
Volkswagen ID.4
10 / 10
Other Comparisons
Volkswagen Tiguan
9.8 / 10
Volkswagen Tiguan
9.8 / 10
iSeeCars Resale Value Ratings
SUVs
Audi Q5
7.5 / 10
Audi SQ5
7.8 / 10
Audi Q7
7.1 / 10
Audi Q7
7.1 / 10
Cars
Audi A3
8.2 / 10
Audi A3
8.2 / 10
Audi A4
7.7 / 10
Audi A4
7.7 / 10
Audi A6
6.6 / 10
Audi A6
6.6 / 10
EVs
Audi e-tron
6.9 / 10
Other Comparisons
Audi Q5 (Plug-in Hybrid)
7.4 / 10
Audi e-tron
6.9 / 10
iSeeCars Resale Value Ratings
SUVs
Volkswagen Tiguan
7.5 / 10
Volkswagen Tiguan
7.5 / 10
Volkswagen Atlas
7.1 / 10
Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport
7.1 / 10
Cars
Volkswagen Jetta
7.6 / 10
Volkswagen Jetta GLI
7.8 / 10
Volkswagen Jetta
7.6 / 10
Volkswagen Jetta GLI
7.8 / 10
Volkswagen Passat
6.9 / 10
Volkswagen Arteon
6.9 / 10
EVs
Volkswagen ID.4
7.7 / 10
Other Comparisons
Volkswagen Tiguan
7.5 / 10
Volkswagen Tiguan
7.5 / 10
iSeeCars Best Car Rankings
SUVs
Audi Q5
#4 of 29 in
Best Luxury Small SUVs
Audi SQ5
#12 of 29 in
Best Luxury Small SUVs
Audi Q7
#3 of 21 in
Best Luxury Midsize SUVs
Cars
Audi A3
#8 of 36 in
Best Luxury Small Cars
Audi A4
#3 of 36 in
Best Luxury Small Cars
Audi A6
#5 of 29 in
Best Luxury Midsize Cars
iSeeCars Best Car Rankings
SUVs
Volkswagen Tiguan
#11 of 22 in
Best 7-Seater SUVs
Volkswagen Tiguan
#11 of 22 in
Best 7-Seater SUVs
Volkswagen Atlas
#15 of 22 in
Best 7-Seater SUVs
Cars
Volkswagen Jetta
#9 of 26 in
Best Compact Cars
Volkswagen Jetta
#9 of 26 in
Best Compact Cars
Volkswagen Passat
#9 of 13 in
Best Midsize Cars
iSeeCars Most Reliable Car Rankings
SUVs
Audi Q5
#4 of 29 in
Most Reliable Luxury Small SUVs
Audi SQ5
#9 of 29 in
Most Reliable Luxury Small SUVs
Audi Q7
#6 of 21 in
Most Reliable Luxury Midsize SUVs
Cars
Audi A3
#10 of 36 in
Most Reliable Luxury Small Cars
Audi A4
#3 of 36 in
Most Reliable Luxury Small Cars
Audi A6
#5 of 29 in
Most Reliable Luxury Midsize Cars
iSeeCars Most Reliable Car Rankings
SUVs
Volkswagen Tiguan
#14 of 19 in
Most Reliable Small SUVs
Volkswagen Tiguan
#14 of 19 in
Most Reliable Small SUVs
Volkswagen Atlas
#19 of 31 in
Most Reliable Midsize SUVs
Cars
Volkswagen Jetta
#11 of 43 in
Most Reliable Small Cars
Volkswagen Jetta
#11 of 43 in
Most Reliable Small Cars
Volkswagen Passat
#9 of 13 in
Most Reliable Midsize Cars
iSeeCars Safest Car Rankings
EVs
Audi e-tron
#12 of 42 in
Safest Electric SUVs
Other Comparisons
Audi e-tron
#12 of 42 in
Safest Electric SUVs
iSeeCars Safest Car Rankings
EVs
Volkswagen ID.4
#9 of 42 in
Safest Electric SUVs
Other Comparisons
Volkswagen Tiguan
#16 of 30 in
Safest SUVs with 3 Rows
iSeeCars Best Resale Value Rankings
SUVs
Audi Q5
#24 of 29 in
Luxury Small SUVs
Audi SQ5
#20 of 29 in
Luxury Small SUVs
Audi Q7
#18 of 24 in
Luxury 7-Seater SUVs
Audi Q7
#18 of 24 in
Luxury 7-Seater SUVs
Cars
Audi A3
#15 of 30 in
Luxury Compact Cars
Audi A3
#15 of 30 in
Luxury Compact Cars
Audi A4
#22 of 30 in
Luxury Compact Cars
Audi A4
#22 of 30 in
Luxury Compact Cars
Audi A6
#26 of 29 in
Luxury Midsize Cars
Audi A6
#26 of 29 in
Luxury Midsize Cars
EVs
Audi e-tron
#24 of 42 in
Electric SUVs
Other Comparisons
Audi Q5
#9 of 10 in
Hybrid Luxury Small SUVs
Audi e-tron
#9 of 10 in
Electric Luxury Small SUVs
iSeeCars Best Resale Value Rankings
SUVs
Volkswagen Tiguan
#5 of 22 in
7-Seater SUVs
Volkswagen Tiguan
#5 of 22 in
7-Seater SUVs
Volkswagen Atlas
#16 of 22 in
7-Seater SUVs
Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport
#17 of 31 in
Midsize SUVs
Cars
Volkswagen Jetta
#21 of 26 in
Compact Cars
Volkswagen Jetta GLI
#20 of 26 in
Compact Cars
Volkswagen Jetta
#21 of 26 in
Compact Cars
Volkswagen Jetta GLI
#20 of 26 in
Compact Cars
Volkswagen Passat
#8 of 13 in
Midsize Cars
Volkswagen Arteon
#9 of 13 in
Midsize Cars
EVs
Volkswagen ID.4
#11 of 42 in
Electric SUVs
Other Comparisons
Volkswagen Tiguan
#5 of 22 in
7-Seater SUVs
Volkswagen Tiguan
#5 of 22 in
7-Seater SUVs
iSeeCars Best Cars for the Money Rankings
Cars
Audi A3
#1 of 10 in
Best Luxury Small Cars for the Money
Audi A4
#4 of 10 in
Best Luxury Small Cars for the Money
iSeeCars Best Cars for the Money Rankings
Cars
Volkswagen Jetta
#8 of 12 in
Best Small Cars for the Money
Volkswagen Jetta
#8 of 12 in
Best Small Cars for the Money