Chevrolet vs. Chrysler
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of cars from Chevrolet and Chrysler 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 Chevrolet and Chrysler cars.
When comparing the Chevrolet brand to the Chrysler brand, Chevrolet has the advantage in the areas of new car pricing, horsepower, overall quality, reliability, safety, vehicle rankings and variety of models offered. Chrysler has the advantage in the areas of used car pricing, depreciation, fuel efficiency and retained value.
Chevrolet versus Chrysler: Pricing and Value: Analyzing Chevrolet versus Chrysler pricing we see a lower new vehicle starting price for Chevrolet in 1 out of 1 vehicle comparisons. In contrast, Chrysler has lower used vehicle starting prices in 6 out of 6 vehicle comparisons. Chrysler models depreciate at a lower (better) rate in 1 out of 1 comparisons.
Chevrolet versus Chrysler: Horsepower and Fuel Efficiency: Chevrolet vehicles offer higher maximum horsepower numbers in their base trim in 5 out of 7 model comparisons, with Chrysler offering more horsepower in 2 comparisons. Chrysler offers higher MPG for its vehicles in their base trim in 4 out of 5 comparisons.
Chevrolet versus Chrysler: Quality, Reliability, Safety, and Value Retention Ratings: A comparison of Chevrolet versus Chrysler overall quality ratings shows Chevrolet with higher quality ratings in 1 out of 1 model comparisons. In terms of reliability ratings, Chevrolet has the advantage in 1 out of 1 comparisons. Chevrolet has better safety ratings in 1 out of 1 comparisons. Chrysler shows higher ratings for retained value in 1 out of 1 comparisons.
Best Car Rankings: Chevrolet has the better car ranking in 1 category: Impala in Best Large Cars.
Most Reliable Car Rankings: Chevrolet has the better car ranking in 1 category: Impala in Most Reliable Large Cars.
Safest Car Rankings: Chevrolet has the better car ranking in 1 category: Impala in Safest Large Cars.
Available Body Styles: Chevrolet offers 11 SUVs, 1 sedan, 3 coupes, 3 convertibles, and 1 hatchback. In comparison, Chrysler offers 1 sedan and 3 minivans.
Drivetrain Options: Chevrolet offers 15 gasoline vehicles, 3 diesels, 1 hybrid, and 5 electric vehicles. Chrysler offers 3 gasoline vehicles and 1 plug-in hybrid.
Chevrolet offers 6 all-wheel-drive models, 10 front-wheel-drive models, and 2 rear-wheel-drive models. Chrysler offers 2 all-wheel-drive models, 3 front-wheel-drive models, and 1 rear-wheel-drive model.
New Car Pricing
Chevrolet HHR
Not Yet Available
Chevrolet Cruze
Not Yet Available
Chevrolet Malibu
$23,071 - $31,796
Chevrolet Traverse
$38,942 - $57,706
Chevrolet Impala
Not Yet Available
Chevrolet Suburban
$63,276 - $91,551
Chevrolet Tahoe
$57,016 - $87,156
New Car Pricing
Chrysler PT Cruiser (wagon)
Not Yet Available
Chrysler 200
Not Yet Available
Chrysler 200
Not Yet Available
Chrysler Pacifica (mini-van)
$40,976 - $58,780
Chrysler 200
Not Yet Available
Chrysler Pacifica (suv)
Not Yet Available
Chrysler Pacifica (suv)
Not Yet Available
Used Car Pricing
Chevrolet HHR
$3,576 - $10,711
Chevrolet Cruze
$9,993 - $18,995
Chevrolet Malibu
$22,474 - $30,382
Chevrolet Traverse
Not Yet Available
Chevrolet Impala
$15,994 - $26,933
Chevrolet Suburban
$63,132 - $89,742
Chevrolet Tahoe
$63,225 - $86,257
Used Car Pricing
Chrysler PT Cruiser (wagon)
$3,347 - $9,894
Chrysler 200
$9,795 - $18,895
Chrysler 200
$9,795 - $18,895
Chrysler Pacifica (mini-van)
$38,681 - $81,566
Chrysler 200
$9,795 - $18,895
Chrysler Pacifica (suv)
$2,433 - $8,996
Chrysler Pacifica (suv)
$2,433 - $8,996
5-Year Depreciation (Lower is better)
Chevrolet HHR
Not Yet Available
Chevrolet Cruze
40%
Chevrolet Malibu
43.7%
Chevrolet Traverse
49.2%
Chevrolet Impala
51.3%
Chevrolet Suburban
51.8%
Chevrolet Tahoe
48.1%
5-Year Depreciation (Lower is better)
Chrysler PT Cruiser (wagon)
Not Yet Available
Chrysler 200
Not Yet Available
Chrysler 200
Not Yet Available
Chrysler Pacifica (mini-van)
47.8%
Chrysler 200
Not Yet Available
Chrysler Pacifica (suv)
Not Yet Available
Chrysler Pacifica (suv)
Not Yet Available
Horsepower / Torque
Chevrolet HHR
155 hp / 150 foot-lbs
Chevrolet Cruze
153 hp / 177 foot-lbs
Chevrolet Malibu
163 hp / 184 foot-lbs
Chevrolet Traverse
328 hp / 326 foot-lbs
Chevrolet Impala
305 hp / 264 foot-lbs
Chevrolet Suburban
355 hp / 383 foot-lbs
Chevrolet Tahoe
355 hp / 383 foot-lbs
Horsepower / Torque
Chrysler PT Cruiser (wagon)
150 hp / 165 foot-lbs
Chrysler 200
184 hp / 173 foot-lbs
Chrysler 200
184 hp / 173 foot-lbs
Chrysler Pacifica (mini-van)
287 hp / 262 foot-lbs
Chrysler 200
184 hp / 173 foot-lbs
Chrysler Pacifica (suv)
200 hp / 235 foot-lbs
Chrysler Pacifica (suv)
200 hp / 235 foot-lbs
MPG (city/highway/combined)
Chevrolet HHR
16 / 23 / 19
Chevrolet Cruze
28 / 38 / 32
Chevrolet Malibu
Not Yet Available
Chevrolet Traverse
Not Yet Available
Chevrolet Impala
14 / 20 / 16
Chevrolet Suburban
15 / 20 / 17
Chevrolet Tahoe
15 / 20 / 17
MPG (city/highway/combined)
Chrysler PT Cruiser (wagon)
19 / 24 / 21
Chrysler 200
23 / 36 / 27
Chrysler 200
23 / 36 / 27
Chrysler Pacifica (mini-van)
19 / 28 / 22
Chrysler 200
23 / 36 / 27
Chrysler Pacifica (suv)
15 / 22 / 18
Chrysler Pacifica (suv)
15 / 22 / 18
iSeeCars Overall Quality Ratings
Chevrolet HHR
Not available
Chevrolet Cruze
Not available
Chevrolet Malibu
8.2 / 10
Chevrolet Traverse
8.4 / 10
Chevrolet Impala
8.6 / 10
Chevrolet Suburban
8.1 / 10
Chevrolet Tahoe
8.2 / 10
iSeeCars Overall Quality Ratings
Chrysler PT Cruiser (wagon)
Not available
Chrysler 200
Not available
Chrysler 200
Not available
Chrysler Pacifica (mini-van)
7.5 / 10
Chrysler 200
Not available
Chrysler Pacifica (suv)
Not available
Chrysler Pacifica (suv)
Not available
iSeeCars Reliability Ratings
Chevrolet HHR
Not available
Chevrolet Cruze
Not available
Chevrolet Malibu
8.2 / 10
Chevrolet Traverse
8.2 / 10
Chevrolet Impala
8.5 / 10
Chevrolet Suburban
9.1 / 10
Chevrolet Tahoe
9.1 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Ratings
Chrysler PT Cruiser (wagon)
Not available
Chrysler 200
Not available
Chrysler 200
Not available
Chrysler Pacifica (mini-van)
6.1 / 10
Chrysler 200
Not available
Chrysler Pacifica (suv)
Not available
Chrysler Pacifica (suv)
Not available
iSeeCars Safety Ratings
Chevrolet HHR
Not available
Chevrolet Cruze
9.0 / 10
Chevrolet Malibu
8.6 / 10
Chevrolet Traverse
9.6 / 10
Chevrolet Impala
10 / 10
Chevrolet Suburban
8.0 / 10
Chevrolet Tahoe
8.0 / 10
iSeeCars Safety Ratings
Chrysler PT Cruiser (wagon)
Not available
Chrysler 200
Not available
Chrysler 200
Not available
Chrysler Pacifica (mini-van)
9.0 / 10
Chrysler 200
Not available
Chrysler Pacifica (suv)
Not available
Chrysler Pacifica (suv)
Not available
iSeeCars Resale Value Ratings
Chevrolet HHR
Not available
Chevrolet Cruze
8.0 / 10
Chevrolet Malibu
7.8 / 10
Chevrolet Traverse
7.4 / 10
Chevrolet Impala
7.3 / 10
Chevrolet Suburban
7.3 / 10
Chevrolet Tahoe
7.5 / 10
iSeeCars Resale Value Ratings
Chrysler PT Cruiser (wagon)
Not available
Chrysler 200
Not available
Chrysler 200
Not available
Chrysler Pacifica (mini-van)
7.5 / 10
Chrysler 200
Not available
Chrysler Pacifica (suv)
Not available
Chrysler Pacifica (suv)
Not available
iSeeCars Best Car Rankings
Chevrolet Traverse
#7 of 18 in
Best 8-seater SUVs
iSeeCars Best Car Rankings
Chrysler Pacifica
#5 of 7 in
Best Minivans
iSeeCars Most Reliable Car Rankings
Chevrolet Traverse
#17 of 32 in
Most Reliable Midsize SUVs
iSeeCars Most Reliable Car Rankings
Chrysler Pacifica
#5 of 7 in
Most Reliable Minivans
iSeeCars Safest Car Rankings
Chevrolet Traverse
#12 of 39 in
Safest SUVs with 3 Rows
iSeeCars Safest Car Rankings
Chrysler Pacifica
#5 of 7 in
Safest Minivans