Buick vs. Volkswagen

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

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

Buick versus Volkswagen: Pricing and Value: Analyzing Buick versus Volkswagen pricing we see a lower new vehicle starting price for Volkswagen in 1 out of 1 vehicle comparisons. Volkswagen also has a lower used vehicle starting price in 1 out of 1 comparisons. Volkswagen models depreciate at a lower (better) rate in 1 out of 1 comparisons. The lower overall prices for Volkswagen, plus their lower depreciation rate, gives Volkswagen the overall advantage over Buick.

Buick versus Volkswagen: Horsepower, Fuel Efficiency and Towing Capacity: Buick vehicles offer higher maximum horsepower numbers in their base trim in 1 out of 1 model comparisons. Volkswagen offers higher MPG for its vehicles in their base trim in 1 out of 1 comparisons. Volkswagen offers a greater towing capacity in 1 out of 1 comparisons.

Buick versus Volkswagen: Quality, Reliability, Safety, and Value Retention Ratings: Buick has better safety ratings in 1 out of 1 comparisons. Volkswagen shows higher ratings for retained value in 1 out of 1 comparisons.

Available Body Styles: Buick offers only 4 SUVs. In comparison, Volkswagen offers 5 SUVs, 2 sedans, 2 hatchbacks, and 1 minivan.

Drivetrain Options: Buick offers 3 gasoline vehicles. Volkswagen offers 8 gasoline vehicles and 2 electric vehicles.

Buick offers 2 all-wheel-drive models and 3 front-wheel-drive models. Volkswagen offers 7 all-wheel-drive models, 7 front-wheel-drive models, and 2 rear-wheel-drive models.