Buick vs. Chevrolet

iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of cars from Buick and Chevrolet 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 Buick and Chevrolet cars.

When comparing the Buick brand to the Chevrolet brand, Buick has the advantage in the areas of new car pricing, used car pricing and fuel efficiency. Chevrolet has the advantage in the areas of depreciation, horsepower, towing capacity, overall quality, reliability, safety, retained value 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 Buick in 1 out of 1 vehicle comparisons. Buick also has a lower used vehicle starting price in 1 out of 1 comparisons. Chevrolet models depreciate at a lower (better) rate in 3 out of 3 comparisons.

Buick versus Chevrolet: Horsepower, Fuel Efficiency and Towing Capacity: Chevrolet vehicles offer higher maximum horsepower numbers in their base trim in 1 out of 3 model comparisons, with Buick offering more horsepower in 1 comparisons. Buick and Chevrolet vehicles have similar horsepower in 1 comparisons. Buick offers higher MPG for its vehicles in their base trim in 1 out of 1 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 1 out of 2 model comparisons. In terms of reliability ratings, Chevrolet has the advantage in 2 out of 2 comparisons. Chevrolet has better safety ratings in 1 out of 3 comparisons while Buick has better safety ratings in 1 out of 3 comparisons. Buick and Chevrolet tie for safety in 1 comparisons. Chevrolet shows higher ratings for retained value in 3 out of 3 comparisons.

Best Car Rankings:

Most Reliable Car Rankings:

Best Cars for the Money Rankings:

Available Body Styles: Buick offers only 4 SUVs. In comparison, Chevrolet offers 11 SUVs, 1 sedan, 3 coupes, 3 convertibles, and 1 hatchback.

Drivetrain Options: Buick offers 4 gasoline vehicles. Chevrolet offers 15 gasoline vehicles, 3 diesels, 1 hybrid, and 5 electric vehicles.

Buick offers 2 all-wheel-drive models and 3 front-wheel-drive models. Chevrolet offers 6 all-wheel-drive models, 10 front-wheel-drive models, and 2 rear-wheel-drive models.