Chevrolet vs. Honda
When comparing the Chevrolet brand to the Honda brand, Chevrolet has the advantage in the areas of new car pricing, used car pricing, depreciation and variety of models offered. Honda has the advantage in the areas of horsepower, fuel efficiency, 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 9 out of 9 vehicle comparisons. Chevrolet also has a lower used vehicle starting price in 5 out of 7 comparisons. Honda models depreciate at a lower (better) rate in 9 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 7 out of 9 model comparisons, with Chevrolet offering more horsepower in 2 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 6 comparisons. Chevrolet offers greater towing capacity in 1 out of 6 comparisons, and in 3 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 6 out of 7 model comparisons. In terms of reliability ratings, Honda has the advantage in 5 out of 7 comparisons. Honda has better safety ratings in 5 out of 9 comparisons. Chevrolet and Honda tie for safety in 4 comparisons. Honda shows higher ratings for retained value in 9 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 Pilot 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
Honda has better car rankings in 7 categories: Honda CR-V in Safest Crossover SUVs, Honda Accord Hybrid in Safest Hybrid Cars, Honda Accord in Safest Midsize Cars, Honda Pilot in Safest Midsize SUVs, Honda Ridgeline in Safest Midsize Trucks, Honda Civic (coupe) in Safest Small Cars, and Honda Pilot in Safest SUVs with 3 Rows.
Best Resale Value Rankings
Chevrolet has the better car ranking in 1 category: Colorado in Midsize Trucks with Best Resale Value. Honda has better car rankings in 16 categories: Honda HR-V in 5-seater SUVs with Best Resale Value, Honda Pilot in 7-Seater SUVs with Best Resale Value, Honda Pilot in 8-seater SUVs with Best Resale Value, Honda Civic in Compact Cars with Best Resale Value, Honda Civic (coupe) in Coupes with Best Resale Value, Honda HR-V in Crossover SUVs with Best Resale Value, Honda Fit in Hatchbacks with Best Resale Value, Honda Insight in Hybrid Cars with Best Resale Value, Honda Accord Hybrid in Hybrid Midsize Cars with Best Resale Value, Honda Accord in Midsize Cars with Best Resale Value, Honda Passport in Midsize SUVs with Best Resale Value, Honda Fit in Small Cars with Best Resale Value, Honda CR-V in Small SUVs with Best Resale Value, Honda Fit in Subcompact Cars with Best Resale Value, Honda HR-V in Subcompact SUVs with Best Resale Value, and Honda Pilot in SUVs with 3 Rows with Best Resale Value.
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 4 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, and Honda CR-V in Best Small SUVs for the Money.
Available Body Styles
Chevrolet offers 8 SUVs, 1 sedan, 3 coupes, 3 convertibles, and 2 hatchbacks. In comparison, Honda offers 5 SUVs, 4 sedans, 1 hatchback, and 1 minivan.
Drivetrain Options
Chevrolet offers 16 gasoline vehicles, 4 diesels, 1 hybrid, and 2 electric vehicles. Honda offers 8 gasoline vehicles and 3 hybrids.
Chevrolet offers 3 all-wheel-drive models, 9 front-wheel-drive models, and 2 rear-wheel-drive models. Honda offers 6 all-wheel-drive models and 9 front-wheel-drive models.
New Car Pricing
SUVs
Chevrolet Trailblazer
$24,431 - $33,110
Chevrolet Trax
$21,534 - $26,980
Chevrolet Equinox
$27,389 - $38,419
Chevrolet Blazer
$35,856 - $52,557
Chevrolet Blazer
$35,856 - $52,557
Chevrolet Traverse
$35,466 - $53,821
Chevrolet Traverse
$35,466 - $53,821
Trucks
Chevrolet Colorado
$32,328 - $50,635
Cars
Chevrolet Malibu
$25,125 - $33,840
New Car Pricing
SUVs
Honda HR-V
$25,425 - $31,479
Honda HR-V
$25,425 - $31,479
Honda CR-V
$31,451 - $37,940
Honda Passport
$45,425 - $49,793
Honda Pilot
$42,961 - $54,307
Honda Pilot
$42,961 - $54,307
Honda Passport
$45,425 - $49,793
Trucks
Honda Ridgeline
$40,136 - $48,057
Cars
Honda Accord
$28,891 - $31,460
Used Car Pricing
SUVs
Chevrolet Trailblazer
$24,469 - $33,317
Chevrolet Trax
$22,521 - $29,987
Chevrolet Equinox
$28,508 - $38,251
Chevrolet Blazer
$36,875 - $52,651
Chevrolet Blazer
$36,875 - $52,651
Chevrolet Traverse
$31,711 - $54,954
Chevrolet Traverse
$31,711 - $54,954
Trucks
Chevrolet Colorado
$34,442 - $49,409
Cars
Chevrolet Malibu
$22,758 - $31,485
Used Car Pricing
SUVs
Honda HR-V
$25,402 - $32,904
Honda HR-V
$25,402 - $32,904
Honda CR-V
$32,459 - $38,283
Honda Passport
Not Yet Available
Honda Pilot
$23,532 - $53,261
Honda Pilot
$23,532 - $53,261
Honda Passport
Not Yet Available
Trucks
Honda Ridgeline
$37,491 - $46,996
Cars
Honda Accord
$28,627 - $31,229
5-Year Depreciation (Lower is better)
SUVs
Chevrolet Trailblazer
42.7%
Chevrolet Trax
44.5%
Chevrolet Equinox
47.6%
Chevrolet Blazer
47.6%
Chevrolet Blazer
47.6%
Chevrolet Traverse
51.3%
Chevrolet Traverse
51.3%
Trucks
Chevrolet Colorado
27.1%
Cars
Chevrolet Malibu
45.2%
5-Year Depreciation (Lower is better)
SUVs
Honda HR-V
34.2%
Honda HR-V
34.2%
Honda CR-V
36.5%
Honda Passport
41.2%
Honda Pilot
44.4%
Honda Pilot
44.4%
Honda Passport
41.2%
Trucks
Honda Ridgeline
23.6%
Cars
Honda Accord
39%
Horsepower / Torque
SUVs
Chevrolet Trailblazer
137 hp / 162 foot-lbs
Chevrolet Trax
137 hp / 162 foot-lbs
Chevrolet Equinox
175 hp / 203 foot-lbs
Chevrolet Blazer
228 hp / 258 foot-lbs
Chevrolet Blazer
228 hp / 258 foot-lbs
Chevrolet Traverse
310 hp / 266 foot-lbs
Chevrolet Traverse
310 hp / 266 foot-lbs
Trucks
Chevrolet Colorado
237 hp / 260 foot-lbs
Cars
Chevrolet Malibu
163 hp / 184 foot-lbs
Horsepower / Torque
SUVs
Honda HR-V
158 hp / 138 foot-lbs
Honda HR-V
158 hp / 138 foot-lbs
Honda CR-V
190 hp / 179 foot-lbs
Honda Passport
280 hp / 262 foot-lbs
Honda Pilot
285 hp / 262 foot-lbs
Honda Pilot
285 hp / 262 foot-lbs
Honda Passport
280 hp / 262 foot-lbs
Trucks
Honda Ridgeline
280 hp / 262 foot-lbs
Cars
Honda Accord
192 hp / 192 foot-lbs
MPG (city/highway/combined)
SUVs
Chevrolet Trailblazer
Not Yet Available
Chevrolet Trax
28 / 32 / 30
Chevrolet Equinox
26 / 31 / 28
Chevrolet Blazer
Not Yet Available
Chevrolet Blazer
Not Yet Available
Chevrolet Traverse
18 / 27 / 21
Chevrolet Traverse
18 / 27 / 21
Trucks
Chevrolet Colorado
18 / 23 / 20
Cars
Chevrolet Malibu
Not Yet Available
MPG (city/highway/combined)
SUVs
Honda HR-V
26 / 32 / 28
Honda HR-V
26 / 32 / 28
Honda CR-V
28 / 34 / 30
Honda Passport
Not Yet Available
Honda Pilot
Not Yet Available
Honda Pilot
Not Yet Available
Honda Passport
Not Yet Available
Trucks
Honda Ridgeline
18 / 24 / 21
Cars
Honda Accord
29 / 37 / 32
Max Towing Capacity
SUVs
Chevrolet Trailblazer
1000 lbs
Chevrolet Trax
Not yet available
Chevrolet Equinox
1500 lbs
Chevrolet Blazer
4500 lbs
Chevrolet Blazer
4500 lbs
Chevrolet Traverse
5000 lbs
Chevrolet Traverse
5000 lbs
Trucks
Chevrolet Colorado
11600 lbs
Max Towing Capacity
SUVs
Honda HR-V
Not yet available
Honda HR-V
Not yet available
Honda CR-V
1500 lbs
Honda Passport
5000 lbs
Honda Pilot
5000 lbs
Honda Pilot
5000 lbs
Honda Passport
5000 lbs
Trucks
Honda Ridgeline
5000 lbs
iSeeCars Overall Quality Ratings
SUVs
Chevrolet Trailblazer
8.7 / 10
Chevrolet Trax
7.8 / 10
Chevrolet Equinox
8.3 / 10
Chevrolet Blazer
8.5 / 10
Chevrolet Blazer
8.5 / 10
Chevrolet Traverse
8.1 / 10
Chevrolet Traverse
8.1 / 10
Trucks
Chevrolet Colorado
8.1 / 10
Cars
Chevrolet Malibu
8.0 / 10
iSeeCars Overall Quality Ratings
SUVs
Honda HR-V
8.0 / 10
Honda HR-V
8.0 / 10
Honda CR-V
9.1 / 10
Honda Passport
Not available
Honda Pilot
8.8 / 10
Honda Pilot
8.8 / 10
Honda Passport
Not available
Trucks
Honda Ridgeline
9.2 / 10
Cars
Honda Accord
9.1 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Ratings
SUVs
Chevrolet Trailblazer
8.9 / 10
Chevrolet Trax
6.1 / 10
Chevrolet Equinox
7.9 / 10
Chevrolet Blazer
8.7 / 10
Chevrolet Blazer
8.7 / 10
Chevrolet Traverse
7.8 / 10
Chevrolet Traverse
7.8 / 10
Trucks
Chevrolet Colorado
8.3 / 10
Cars
Chevrolet Malibu
8.2 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Ratings
SUVs
Honda HR-V
5.6 / 10
Honda HR-V
5.6 / 10
Honda CR-V
9.0 / 10
Honda Passport
Not available
Honda Pilot
9.1 / 10
Honda Pilot
9.1 / 10
Honda Passport
Not available
Trucks
Honda Ridgeline
9.2 / 10
Cars
Honda Accord
9.2 / 10
iSeeCars Safety Ratings
SUVs
Chevrolet Trailblazer
9.6 / 10
Chevrolet Trax
10 / 10
Chevrolet Equinox
10 / 10
Chevrolet Blazer
10 / 10
Chevrolet Blazer
10 / 10
Chevrolet Traverse
9.6 / 10
Chevrolet Traverse
9.6 / 10
Trucks
Chevrolet Colorado
8.0 / 10
Cars
Chevrolet Malibu
8.4 / 10
iSeeCars Safety Ratings
SUVs
Honda HR-V
10 / 10
Honda HR-V
10 / 10
Honda CR-V
10 / 10
Honda Passport
10 / 10
Honda Pilot
10 / 10
Honda Pilot
10 / 10
Honda Passport
10 / 10
Trucks
Honda Ridgeline
10 / 10
Cars
Honda Accord
10 / 10
iSeeCars Resale Value Ratings
SUVs
Chevrolet Trailblazer
7.6 / 10
Chevrolet Trax
7.4 / 10
Chevrolet Equinox
6.9 / 10
Chevrolet Blazer
6.9 / 10
Chevrolet Blazer
6.9 / 10
Chevrolet Traverse
6.9 / 10
Chevrolet Traverse
6.9 / 10
Trucks
Chevrolet Colorado
8.1 / 10
Cars
Chevrolet Malibu
7.3 / 10
iSeeCars Resale Value Ratings
SUVs
Honda HR-V
8.5 / 10
Honda HR-V
8.5 / 10
Honda CR-V
8.3 / 10
Honda Passport
7.8 / 10
Honda Pilot
7.4 / 10
Honda Pilot
7.4 / 10
Honda Passport
7.8 / 10
Trucks
Honda Ridgeline
8.4 / 10
Cars
Honda Accord
8.1 / 10
iSeeCars Best Car Rankings
SUVs
Chevrolet Trailblazer
#1 of 20 in
Best Subcompact SUVs
Chevrolet Trax
#7 of 20 in
Best Subcompact SUVs
Chevrolet Equinox
#17 of 66 in
Best Crossover SUVs
Chevrolet Blazer
#8 of 31 in
Best Midsize SUVs
Chevrolet Traverse
#15 of 31 in
Best Midsize SUVs
Trucks
Chevrolet Colorado
#4 of 7 in
Best Midsize Trucks
Cars
Chevrolet Malibu
#11 of 13 in
Best Midsize Cars
iSeeCars Best Car Rankings
SUVs
Honda HR-V
#5 of 20 in
Best Subcompact SUVs
Honda HR-V
#5 of 20 in
Best Subcompact SUVs
Honda CR-V
#1 of 66 in
Best Crossover SUVs
Honda Pilot
#1 of 31 in
Best Midsize SUVs
Honda Pilot
#1 of 31 in
Best Midsize SUVs
Trucks
Honda Ridgeline
#1 of 7 in
Best Midsize Trucks
Cars
Honda Accord
#1 of 13 in
Best Midsize Cars
iSeeCars Most Reliable Car Rankings
SUVs
Chevrolet Trailblazer
#1 of 20 in
Most Reliable Subcompact SUVs
Chevrolet Trax
#7 of 20 in
Most Reliable Subcompact SUVs
Chevrolet Equinox
#10 of 19 in
Most Reliable Small SUVs
Chevrolet Blazer
#6 of 66 in
Most Reliable Crossover SUVs
Chevrolet Traverse
#27 of 66 in
Most Reliable Crossover SUVs
Trucks
Chevrolet Colorado
#4 of 7 in
Most Reliable Midsize Trucks
Cars
Chevrolet Malibu
#7 of 13 in
Most Reliable Midsize Cars
iSeeCars Most Reliable Car Rankings
SUVs
Honda HR-V
#13 of 20 in
Most Reliable Subcompact SUVs
Honda HR-V
#13 of 20 in
Most Reliable Subcompact SUVs
Honda CR-V
#1 of 19 in
Most Reliable Small SUVs
Honda Pilot
#1 of 66 in
Most Reliable Crossover SUVs
Honda Pilot
#1 of 66 in
Most Reliable Crossover SUVs
Trucks
Honda Ridgeline
#1 of 7 in
Most Reliable Midsize Trucks
Cars
Honda Accord
#1 of 13 in
Most Reliable Midsize Cars
iSeeCars Safest Car Rankings
SUVs
Chevrolet Trailblazer
#41 of 66 in
Safest Crossover SUVs
Chevrolet Trax
#23 of 66 in
Safest Crossover SUVs
Chevrolet Equinox
#15 of 66 in
Safest Crossover SUVs
Chevrolet Blazer
#6 of 31 in
Safest Midsize SUVs
Chevrolet Blazer
#6 of 31 in
Safest Midsize SUVs
Chevrolet Traverse
#19 of 31 in
Safest Midsize SUVs
Chevrolet Traverse
#19 of 31 in
Safest Midsize SUVs
Trucks
Chevrolet Colorado
#4 of 7 in
Safest Midsize Trucks
Cars
Chevrolet Malibu
#12 of 13 in
Safest Midsize Cars
iSeeCars Safest Car Rankings
SUVs
Honda HR-V
#22 of 66 in
Safest Crossover SUVs
Honda HR-V
#22 of 66 in
Safest Crossover SUVs
Honda CR-V
#1 of 66 in
Safest Crossover SUVs
Honda Passport
#11 of 31 in
Safest Midsize SUVs
Honda Pilot
#1 of 31 in
Safest Midsize SUVs
Honda Pilot
#1 of 31 in
Safest Midsize SUVs
Honda Passport
#11 of 31 in
Safest Midsize SUVs
Trucks
Honda Ridgeline
#1 of 7 in
Safest Midsize Trucks
Cars
Honda Accord
#1 of 13 in
Safest Midsize Cars
iSeeCars Best Resale Value Rankings
SUVs
Chevrolet Trailblazer
#31 of 66 in
Crossover SUVs
Chevrolet Trax
#35 of 66 in
Crossover SUVs
Chevrolet Equinox
#18 of 19 in
Small SUVs
Chevrolet Blazer
#24 of 31 in
Midsize SUVs
Chevrolet Blazer
#24 of 31 in
Midsize SUVs
Chevrolet Traverse
#10 of 17 in
8-seater SUVs
Chevrolet Traverse
#26 of 31 in
Midsize SUVs
Trucks
Chevrolet Colorado
#5 of 7 in
Midsize Trucks
Cars
Chevrolet Malibu
#12 of 13 in
Midsize Cars
iSeeCars Best Resale Value Rankings
SUVs
Honda HR-V
#3 of 66 in
Crossover SUVs
Honda HR-V
#3 of 66 in
Crossover SUVs
Honda CR-V
#3 of 19 in
Small SUVs
Honda Passport
#7 of 31 in
Midsize SUVs
Honda Pilot
#12 of 31 in
Midsize SUVs
Honda Pilot
#6 of 17 in
8-seater SUVs
Honda Passport
#7 of 31 in
Midsize SUVs
Trucks
Honda Ridgeline
#7 of 7 in
Midsize Trucks
Cars
Honda Accord
#1 of 13 in
Midsize Cars
iSeeCars Best Cars for the Money Rankings
SUVs
Chevrolet Equinox
#9 of 11 in
Best Small SUVs for the Money
Chevrolet Blazer
#6 of 16 in
Best Midsize SUVs for the Money
Trucks
Chevrolet Colorado
#4 of 6 in
Best Midsize Trucks for the Money
Cars
Chevrolet Malibu
#4 of 6 in
Best Midsize Cars for the Money
iSeeCars Best Cars for the Money Rankings
SUVs
Honda CR-V
#1 of 11 in
Best Small SUVs for the Money
Honda Pilot
#3 of 16 in
Best Midsize SUVs for the Money
Trucks
Honda Ridgeline
#2 of 6 in
Best Midsize Trucks for the Money
Cars
Honda Accord
#1 of 6 in
Best Midsize Cars for the Money