Buick vs. Chevrolet

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

Buick versus Chevrolet: Pricing and Value

Analyzing Buick versus Chevrolet pricing we see a lower new vehicle starting price for Chevrolet in 5 out of 6 vehicle comparisons. Buick and Chevrolet both also have lower used vehicle starting prices in 3 out of 6 comparisons. Chevrolet models depreciate at a lower (better) rate in 6 out of 6 comparisons.

Buick versus Chevrolet: Horsepower, Fuel Efficiency and Towing Capacity

Buick vehicles offer higher maximum horsepower numbers in their base trim in 3 out of 6 model comparisons, with Chevrolet offering more horsepower in 1 comparisons. Buick and Chevrolet vehicles have similar horsepower in 2 comparisons. Chevrolet offers higher MPG for its vehicles in their base trim in 3 out of 6 comparisons. Buick vehicles have higher MPG in 1 comparisons, and both Buick and Chevrolet vehicles have the same MPG in 2 comparisons. Chevrolet offers a greater towing capacity in 1 out of 2 comparisons. In 1 comparisons, Buick and Chevrolet have the same towing capacity.

Buick versus Chevrolet: Quality, Reliability, Safety, and Value Retention Ratings

A comparison of Buick versus Chevrolet overall quality ratings shows Chevrolet with higher quality ratings in 2 out of 4 model comparisons. In terms of reliability ratings, Chevrolet has the advantage in 3 out of 4 comparisons. Chevrolet has better safety ratings in 2 out of 6 comparisons while Buick has better safety ratings in 2 out of 6 comparisons. Buick and Chevrolet tie for safety in 2 comparisons. Buick shows higher ratings for retained value in 5 out of 6 comparisons.

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Available Body Styles

Buick offers only 4 SUVs. In comparison, Chevrolet offers 8 SUVs, 1 sedan, 3 coupes, 3 convertibles, and 2 hatchbacks.

Drivetrain Options

Buick offers 4 gasoline vehicles. Chevrolet offers 16 gasoline vehicles, 4 diesels, 1 hybrid, and 2 electric vehicles.

Buick offers 3 all-wheel-drive models and 4 front-wheel-drive models. Chevrolet offers 2 all-wheel-drive models, 9 front-wheel-drive models, and 2 rear-wheel-drive models.