Chevrolet vs. Honda

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

When comparing the Chevrolet brand to the Honda brand, Chevrolet has the advantage in the areas of new car pricing, used car pricing and fuel efficiency. Honda has the advantage in the areas of depreciation, horsepower, towing capacity, overall quality, reliability, safety, retained value and vehicle rankings.

Chevrolet versus Honda: Pricing and Value: Analyzing Chevrolet versus Honda pricing we see a lower new vehicle starting price for Chevrolet in 8 out of 8 vehicle comparisons. Chevrolet also has a lower used vehicle starting price in 6 out of 7 comparisons. Honda models depreciate at a lower (better) rate in 7 out of 8 comparisons.

Chevrolet versus Honda: Horsepower, Fuel Efficiency and Towing Capacity: Honda vehicles offer higher maximum horsepower numbers in their base trim in 5 out of 8 model comparisons, with Chevrolet offering more horsepower in 3 comparisons. Chevrolet offers higher MPG for its vehicles in their base trim in 2 out of 3 comparisons. Honda offers a greater towing capacity in 2 out of 5 comparisons. Chevrolet offers greater towing capacity in 1 out of 5 comparisons, and in 2 comparisons Chevrolet and Honda have the same towing capacity.

Chevrolet versus Honda: Quality, Reliability, Safety, and Value Retention Ratings: A comparison of Chevrolet versus Honda overall quality ratings shows Honda with higher quality ratings in 5 out of 5 model comparisons. In terms of reliability ratings, Honda has the advantage in 5 out of 5 comparisons. Honda has better safety ratings in 7 out of 8 comparisons. Chevrolet and Honda tie for safety in 1 comparisons. Honda shows higher ratings for retained value in 7 out of 8 comparisons. Chevrolet shows higher retained value ratings in 0 out of 8 comparisons, and Chevrolet and Honda tie over 1 comparisons.

Best Car Rankings: Honda has better car rankings in 12 categories: Honda CR-V in Best 5-seater SUVs, Honda Pilot in Best 7-Seater SUVs, Honda Civic (coupe) in Best Coupes, Honda CR-V in Best Crossover SUVs, Honda Civic (hatchback) in Best Hatchbacks, Honda Accord in Best Midsize Cars, Honda Pilot in Best Midsize SUVs, Honda Ridgeline in Best Midsize Trucks, Honda Civic (hatchback) in Best Small Cars, Honda CR-V in Best Small SUVs, Honda Fit in Best Subcompact Cars, and Honda Pilot in Best SUVs with 3 Rows.

Most Reliable Car Rankings: Honda has better car rankings in 7 categories: Honda CR-V in Most Reliable Crossover SUVs, Honda Accord in Most Reliable Midsize Cars, Honda Pilot in Most Reliable Midsize SUVs, Honda Ridgeline in Most Reliable Midsize Trucks, Honda Civic (coupe) in Most Reliable Small Cars, Honda CR-V in Most Reliable Small SUVs, and Honda Pilot in Most Reliable SUVs with 3 Rows.

Safest Car Rankings: Honda has better car rankings in 7 categories: Honda HR-V in Safest Crossover SUVs, Honda Prologue in Safest Electric SUVs, Honda Accord in Safest Midsize Cars, Honda Pilot in Safest Midsize SUVs, Honda Ridgeline in Safest Midsize Trucks, Honda Civic (hatchback) in Safest Small Cars, and Honda Pilot in Safest SUVs with 3 Rows.

Best Cars for the Money Rankings: Chevrolet has the better car ranking in 1 category: Colorado in Best Midsize Trucks for the Money. Honda has better car rankings in 5 categories: Honda CR-V in Best Crossover SUVs for the Money, Honda Accord in Best Midsize Cars for the Money, Honda Pilot in Best Midsize SUVs for the Money, Honda CR-V in Best Small SUVs for the Money, and Honda Pilot in Best SUVs with 3 Rows for the Money.

Available Body Styles: Chevrolet offers 10 SUVs, 1 sedan, 3 coupes, and 3 convertibles. In comparison, Honda offers 7 SUVs, 4 sedans, 2 hatchbacks, and 1 minivan.

Drivetrain Options: Chevrolet offers 14 gasoline vehicles, 3 diesels, 1 hybrid, and 3 electric vehicles. Honda offers 8 gasoline vehicles, 3 hybrids, 1 electric vehicle, and 1 hydrogen vehicle.

Chevrolet offers 4 all-wheel-drive models, 9 front-wheel-drive models, and 2 rear-wheel-drive models. Honda offers 7 all-wheel-drive models and 11 front-wheel-drive models.