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.
New Car Pricing
SUVs
Audi Q5
$48,590 - $60,209
Audi SQ5
$65,151 - $75,384
Audi Q7
$63,986 - $82,854
Audi Q7
$63,986 - $82,854
Cars
Audi A3
$38,392 - $46,900
Audi A3
$38,392 - $46,900
Audi A4
$44,357 - $53,828
Audi A4
$44,357 - $53,828
Audi A6
$61,172 - $73,685
Audi A6
$61,172 - $73,685
EVs
Audi e-tron
$73,669 - $89,440
Audi e-tron
$73,669 - $89,440
Other Comparisons
Audi Q5 (Plug-in Hybrid)
$61,297 - $72,733
New Car Pricing
SUVs
Volkswagen Tiguan
$28,258 - $39,221
Volkswagen Tiguan
$28,258 - $39,221
Volkswagen Atlas
$39,823 - $55,816
Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport
$37,411 - $54,754
Cars
Volkswagen Jetta
$22,596 - $29,931
Volkswagen Jetta GLI
$32,943 - $35,433
Volkswagen Jetta
$22,596 - $29,931
Volkswagen Jetta GLI
$32,943 - $35,433
Volkswagen Arteon
$44,022 - $53,132
Volkswagen Passat
$26,558 - $33,545
EVs
Volkswagen ID.4
$43,790 - $55,144
Volkswagen ID.4
$43,790 - $55,144
Other Comparisons
Volkswagen Tiguan
$28,258 - $39,221
Used Car Pricing
SUVs
Audi Q5
$44,279 - $57,546
Audi SQ5
$59,996 - $74,254
Audi Q7
$62,991 - $79,075
Audi Q7
$62,991 - $79,075
Cars
Audi A3
$34,834 - $45,208
Audi A3
$34,834 - $45,208
Audi A4
$41,539 - $52,826
Audi A4
$41,539 - $52,826
Audi A6
$54,849 - $69,978
Audi A6
$54,849 - $69,978
EVs
Audi e-tron
$65,884 - $88,983
Audi e-tron
$65,884 - $88,983
Other Comparisons
Audi Q5 (Plug-in Hybrid)
$53,520 - $72,071
Used Car Pricing
SUVs
Volkswagen Tiguan
$29,828 - $38,616
Volkswagen Tiguan
$29,828 - $38,616
Volkswagen Atlas
$38,894 - $54,024
Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport
$35,993 - $53,486
Cars
Volkswagen Jetta
$22,599 - $27,374
Volkswagen Jetta GLI
$30,677 - $34,983
Volkswagen Jetta
$22,599 - $27,374
Volkswagen Jetta GLI
$30,677 - $34,983
Volkswagen Arteon
$38,625 - $51,100
Volkswagen Passat
$21,295 - $29,999
EVs
Volkswagen ID.4
$42,246 - $59,718
Volkswagen ID.4
$42,246 - $59,718
Other Comparisons
Volkswagen Tiguan
$29,828 - $38,616
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%
Audi e-tron
63.3%
Other Comparisons
Audi Q5 (Plug-in Hybrid)
57.3%
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 Arteon
47.7%
Volkswagen Passat
48%
EVs
Volkswagen ID.4
56.7%
Volkswagen ID.4
56.7%
Other Comparisons
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
Audi e-tron
402 hp / 490 foot-lbs
Other Comparisons
Audi Q5 (Plug-in Hybrid)
362 hp / 369 foot-lbs
Horsepower / Torque
SUVs
Volkswagen Tiguan
184 hp / 221 foot-lbs
Volkswagen Tiguan
184 hp / 221 foot-lbs
Volkswagen Atlas
235 hp / 258 foot-lbs
Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport
235 hp / 258 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 Arteon
300 hp / 295 foot-lbs
Volkswagen Passat
174 hp / 206 foot-lbs
EVs
Volkswagen ID.4
201 hp / 229 foot-lbs
Volkswagen ID.4
201 hp / 229 foot-lbs
Other Comparisons
Volkswagen Tiguan
184 hp / 221 foot-lbs
MPG (city/highway/combined)
SUVs
Audi Q5
23 / 29 / 25
Audi SQ5
19 / 24 / 21
Audi Q7
19 / 25 / 21
Audi Q7
19 / 25 / 21
Cars
Audi A3
28 / 38 / 32
Audi A3
28 / 38 / 32
Audi A4
24 / 33 / 28
Audi A4
24 / 33 / 28
Audi A6
24 / 31 / 27
Audi A6
24 / 31 / 27
Other Comparisons
Audi Q5 (Plug-in Hybrid)
22 / 29 / 25
MPG (city/highway/combined)
SUVs
Volkswagen Tiguan
24 / 31 / 27
Volkswagen Tiguan
24 / 31 / 27
Volkswagen Atlas
21 / 25 / 23
Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport
21 / 25 / 23
Cars
Volkswagen Jetta
29 / 42 / 34
Volkswagen Jetta GLI
26 / 37 / 30
Volkswagen Jetta
29 / 42 / 34
Volkswagen Jetta GLI
26 / 37 / 30
Volkswagen Arteon
25 / 33 / 28
Volkswagen Passat
24 / 36 / 28
Other Comparisons
Volkswagen Tiguan
24 / 31 / 27
EV Range
Audi e-tron
226 miles
Audi e-tron
226 miles
EV Range
Volkswagen ID.4
209 miles
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
Audi e-tron
4000 lbs
Other Comparisons
Audi Q5 (Plug-in Hybrid)
2000 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
Volkswagen ID.4
2700 lbs
Other Comparisons
Volkswagen Tiguan
1500 lbs
iSeeCars Overall Quality Ratings
SUVs
Audi Q5
8.4 / 10
Audi SQ5
6.8 / 10
Audi Q7
8.4 / 10
Audi Q7
8.4 / 10
Cars
Audi A3
8.4 / 10
Audi A3
8.4 / 10
Audi A4
8.4 / 10
Audi A4
8.4 / 10
Audi A6
8.4 / 10
Audi A6
8.4 / 10
EVs
Audi e-tron
Not available
Audi e-tron
Not available
Other Comparisons
Audi Q5 (Plug-in Hybrid)
Not available
iSeeCars Overall Quality Ratings
SUVs
Volkswagen Tiguan
7.5 / 10
Volkswagen Tiguan
7.5 / 10
Volkswagen Atlas
7.6 / 10
Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport
Not available
Cars
Volkswagen Jetta
8.5 / 10
Volkswagen Jetta GLI
Not available
Volkswagen Jetta
8.5 / 10
Volkswagen Jetta GLI
Not available
Volkswagen Arteon
Not available
Volkswagen Passat
8.0 / 10
EVs
Volkswagen ID.4
Not available
Volkswagen ID.4
Not available
Other Comparisons
Volkswagen Tiguan
7.5 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Ratings
SUVs
Audi Q5
7.8 / 10
Audi SQ5
5.9 / 10
Audi Q7
8.0 / 10
Audi Q7
8.0 / 10
Cars
Audi A3
7.1 / 10
Audi A3
7.1 / 10
Audi A4
8.6 / 10
Audi A4
8.6 / 10
Audi A6
8.6 / 10
Audi A6
8.6 / 10
EVs
Audi e-tron
Not available
Audi e-tron
Not available
Other Comparisons
Audi Q5 (Plug-in Hybrid)
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
8.0 / 10
Volkswagen Jetta GLI
Not available
Volkswagen Jetta
8.0 / 10
Volkswagen Jetta GLI
Not available
Volkswagen Arteon
Not available
Volkswagen Passat
7.6 / 10
EVs
Volkswagen ID.4
Not available
Volkswagen ID.4
Not available
Other Comparisons
Volkswagen Tiguan
7.0 / 10
iSeeCars Safety Ratings
SUVs
Audi Q5
10 / 10
Audi SQ5
Not available
Audi Q7
10 / 10
Audi Q7
10 / 10
Cars
Audi A3
10 / 10
Audi A3
10 / 10
Audi A4
9.0 / 10
Audi A4
9.0 / 10
Audi A6
10 / 10
Audi A6
10 / 10
EVs
Audi e-tron
10 / 10
Audi e-tron
10 / 10
Other Comparisons
Audi Q5 (Plug-in Hybrid)
Not available
iSeeCars Safety Ratings
SUVs
Volkswagen Tiguan
8.0 / 10
Volkswagen Tiguan
8.0 / 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 Arteon
8.0 / 10
Volkswagen Passat
9.5 / 10
EVs
Volkswagen ID.4
10 / 10
Volkswagen ID.4
10 / 10
Other Comparisons
Volkswagen Tiguan
8.0 / 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
Audi e-tron
6.9 / 10
Other Comparisons
Audi Q5 (Plug-in Hybrid)
7.4 / 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 Arteon
6.9 / 10
Volkswagen Passat
6.9 / 10
EVs
Volkswagen ID.4
7.7 / 10
Volkswagen ID.4
7.7 / 10
Other Comparisons
Volkswagen Tiguan
7.5 / 10
iSeeCars Best Car Rankings
SUVs
Audi Q5
#3 of 29 in
Best Luxury Small SUVs
Audi SQ5
#15 of 29 in
Best Luxury Small SUVs
Audi Q7
#5 of 21 in
Best Luxury Midsize SUVs
Cars
Audi A3
#9 of 39 in
Best Luxury Small Cars
Audi A4
#7 of 39 in
Best Luxury Small Cars
Audi A6
#5 of 29 in
Best Luxury Midsize Cars
iSeeCars Best Car Rankings
SUVs
Volkswagen Tiguan
#16 of 24 in
Best Small SUVs
Volkswagen Tiguan
#16 of 24 in
Best Small SUVs
Volkswagen Atlas
#15 of 25 in
Best Midsize SUVs
Cars
Volkswagen Jetta
#8 of 51 in
Best Small Cars
Volkswagen Jetta
#8 of 51 in
Best Small Cars
Volkswagen Passat
#10 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
#11 of 29 in
Most Reliable Luxury Small SUVs
Audi Q7
#9 of 21 in
Most Reliable Luxury Midsize SUVs
Cars
Audi A3
#15 of 39 in
Most Reliable Luxury Small Cars
Audi A4
#5 of 39 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
#16 of 24 in
Most Reliable Small SUVs
Volkswagen Tiguan
#16 of 24 in
Most Reliable Small SUVs
Volkswagen Atlas
#16 of 25 in
Most Reliable Midsize SUVs
Cars
Volkswagen Jetta
#7 of 51 in
Most Reliable Small Cars
Volkswagen Jetta
#7 of 51 in
Most Reliable Small Cars
Volkswagen Passat
#10 of 13 in
Most Reliable Midsize Cars
iSeeCars Safest Car Rankings
EVs
Audi e-tron
#4 of 14 in
Safest Electric SUVs
Audi e-tron
#4 of 14 in
Safest Electric SUVs
iSeeCars Safest Car Rankings
EVs
Volkswagen ID.4
#3 of 14 in
Safest Electric SUVs
Volkswagen ID.4
#3 of 14 in
Safest Electric SUVs
iSeeCars Best Resale Value Rankings
SUVs
Audi Q5
#25 of 29 in
Luxury Small SUVs
Audi SQ5
#22 of 29 in
Luxury Small SUVs
Audi Q7
#15 of 25 in
Luxury SUVs with 3 Rows
Audi Q7
#15 of 25 in
Luxury SUVs with 3 Rows
Cars
Audi A3
#24 of 39 in
Luxury Small Cars
Audi A3
#24 of 39 in
Luxury Small Cars
Audi A4
#35 of 39 in
Luxury Small Cars
Audi A4
#35 of 39 in
Luxury Small Cars
Audi A6
#25 of 29 in
Luxury Midsize Cars
Audi A6
#25 of 29 in
Luxury Midsize Cars
EVs
Audi e-tron
#10 of 14 in
Electric SUVs
Audi e-tron
#10 of 14 in
Electric SUVs
Other Comparisons
Audi Q5
#7 of 12 in
Luxury Plug-in Hybrid SUVs (PHEV)
iSeeCars Best Resale Value Rankings
SUVs
Volkswagen Tiguan
#11 of 31 in
SUVs with 3 Rows
Volkswagen Tiguan
#11 of 31 in
SUVs with 3 Rows
Volkswagen Atlas
#11 of 25 in
Midsize SUVs
Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport
#12 of 25 in
Midsize SUVs
Cars
Volkswagen Jetta
#41 of 51 in
Small Cars
Volkswagen Jetta GLI
#37 of 51 in
Small Cars
Volkswagen Jetta
#41 of 51 in
Small Cars
Volkswagen Jetta GLI
#37 of 51 in
Small Cars
Volkswagen Arteon
#10 of 13 in
Midsize Cars
Volkswagen Passat
#11 of 13 in
Midsize Cars
EVs
Volkswagen ID.4
#5 of 14 in
Electric SUVs
Volkswagen ID.4
#5 of 14 in
Electric SUVs
Other Comparisons
Volkswagen Tiguan
#11 of 31 in
SUVs with 3 Rows
iSeeCars Best Cars for the Money Rankings
SUVs
Audi Q5
#3 of 5 in
Best Luxury Small SUVs for the Money
Cars
Audi A4
#6 of 8 in
Best Luxury Small Cars for the Money
Audi A6
#3 of 8 in
Best Luxury Midsize Cars for the Money
iSeeCars Best Cars for the Money Rankings
SUVs
Volkswagen Tiguan
#14 of 14 in
Best Small SUVs for the Money
Cars
Volkswagen Jetta
#5 of 12 in
Best Small Cars for the Money
Volkswagen Passat
#8 of 8 in
Best Midsize Cars for the Money