Audi vs. Volkswagen

When comparing the Audi brand to the Volkswagen brand, Audi has the advantage in the areas of used car pricing, depreciation, horsepower, towing capacity, reliability, safety and variety of models offered. Volkswagen has the advantage in the areas of new car pricing, 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 13 out of 13 vehicle comparisons. Volkswagen also has a lower used vehicle starting price in 13 out of 13 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 10 out of 13 model comparisons, with Volkswagen offering more horsepower in 3 comparisons. Volkswagen offers higher MPG for its vehicles in their base trim in 10 out of 11 comparisons. Audi offers a longer driving range in 2 out of 2 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 Volkswagen with higher quality ratings in 3 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 3 out of 11 comparisons while Volkswagen has better safety ratings in 2 out of 11 comparisons. Audi and Volkswagen tie for safety in 6 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 the better car ranking in 1 category: ID.4 in Electric SUVs with Best Resale Value.

Best Cars for the Money Rankings

Available Body Styles

Audi offers 17 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 8 electric vehicles. Volkswagen offers 10 gasoline vehicles and 1 electric vehicle.

Audi offers 43 all-wheel-drive models, 1 front-wheel-drive model, and 2 rear-wheel-drive models. Volkswagen offers 7 all-wheel-drive models, 9 front-wheel-drive models, and 1 rear-wheel-drive model.