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, safety and variety of models offered. Honda has the advantage in the areas of depreciation, horsepower, fuel efficiency, towing capacity, overall quality, reliability, 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 9 out of 9 vehicle comparisons. Chevrolet also has a lower used vehicle starting price in 6 out of 6 comparisons. Honda models depreciate at a lower (better) rate in 8 out of 9 comparisons.

Chevrolet versus Honda: Horsepower, Fuel Efficiency and Towing Capacity: Honda vehicles offer higher maximum horsepower numbers in their base trim in 6 out of 9 model comparisons, with Chevrolet offering more horsepower in 3 comparisons. Honda 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 4 comparisons. Chevrolet offers greater towing capacity in 1 out of 4 comparisons, and in 1 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 7 out of 8 model comparisons. In terms of reliability ratings, Honda has the advantage in 6 out of 8 comparisons. Chevrolet has better safety ratings in 4 out of 9 comparisons while Honda has better safety ratings in 3 out of 9 comparisons. Chevrolet and Honda tie for safety in 2 comparisons. Honda shows higher ratings for retained value in 8 out of 9 comparisons.

Best Car Rankings: Chevrolet has the better car ranking in 1 category: TrailBlazer in Best Subcompact SUVs. Honda has better car rankings in 15 categories: Honda CR-V in Best 5-seater SUVs, Honda Pilot in Best 7-Seater SUVs, Honda Pilot in Best 8-seater SUVs, Honda Civic (coupe) in Best Coupes, Honda CR-V in Best Crossover SUVs, Honda Fit in Best Hatchbacks, Honda Accord Hybrid in Best Hybrid Cars, Honda Accord Hybrid in Best Hybrid Midsize Cars, Honda Accord in Best Midsize Cars, Honda Passport in Best Midsize SUVs, Honda Ridgeline in Best Midsize Trucks, Honda Civic (coupe) 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: Chevrolet has the better car ranking in 1 category: TrailBlazer in Most Reliable Subcompact SUVs. Honda has better car rankings in 8 categories: Honda Pilot in Most Reliable Crossover SUVs, Honda Accord Hybrid in Most Reliable Hybrid Cars, 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: Chevrolet has the better car ranking in 1 category: Traverse in Safest SUVs with 3 Rows. Honda has better car rankings in 6 categories: Honda Passport in Safest Crossover SUVs, Honda Accord Hybrid in Safest Hybrid Cars, Honda Accord in Safest Midsize Cars, Honda Passport in Safest Midsize SUVs, Honda Ridgeline in Safest Midsize Trucks, and Honda Civic (coupe) in Safest Small Cars.

Best Cars for the Money Rankings: Chevrolet has the better car ranking in 1 category: TrailBlazer in Best Crossover SUVs for the Money. Honda has better car rankings in 5 categories: Honda Accord in Best Midsize Cars for the Money, Honda Pilot in Best Midsize SUVs for the Money, Honda Ridgeline in Best Midsize Trucks 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 11 SUVs, 1 sedan, 3 coupes, 3 convertibles, and 1 hatchback. In comparison, Honda offers 6 SUVs, 3 sedans, 1 hatchback, and 1 minivan.

Drivetrain Options: Chevrolet offers 15 gasoline vehicles, 3 diesels, 1 hybrid, and 5 electric vehicles. Honda offers 8 gasoline vehicles, 2 hybrids, and 1 electric vehicle.

Chevrolet offers 6 all-wheel-drive models, 10 front-wheel-drive models, and 2 rear-wheel-drive models. Honda offers 7 all-wheel-drive models and 9 front-wheel-drive models.