Chevrolet vs. Hyundai

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

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

Chevrolet versus Hyundai: Pricing and Value: Analyzing Chevrolet versus Hyundai pricing we see a lower new vehicle starting price for Chevrolet in 7 out of 9 vehicle comparisons. Chevrolet also has a lower used vehicle starting price in 6 out of 7 comparisons. Hyundai models depreciate at a lower (better) rate in 8 out of 9 comparisons.

Chevrolet versus Hyundai: Horsepower, Fuel Efficiency and Towing Capacity: Chevrolet vehicles offer higher maximum horsepower numbers in their base trim in 5 out of 9 model comparisons, with Hyundai offering more horsepower in 4 comparisons. Hyundai offers higher MPG for its vehicles in their base trim in 1 out of 3 comparisons. Chevrolet vehicles have higher MPG in 1 comparisons, and both Chevrolet and Hyundai vehicles have the same MPG in 1 comparisons. Chevrolet offers a longer driving range in 1 out of 1 model comparisons. Hyundai offers a greater towing capacity in 2 out of 3 comparisons. In 1 comparisons, Chevrolet and Hyundai have the same towing capacity.

Chevrolet versus Hyundai: Quality, Reliability, Safety, and Value Retention Ratings: A comparison of Chevrolet versus Hyundai overall quality ratings shows Hyundai with higher quality ratings in 3 out of 5 model comparisons. In terms of reliability ratings, Chevrolet has the advantage in 4 out of 5 comparisons. Chevrolet has better safety ratings in 5 out of 9 comparisons while Hyundai has better safety ratings in 2 out of 9 comparisons. Chevrolet and Hyundai tie for safety in 2 comparisons. Hyundai shows higher ratings for retained value in 8 out of 9 comparisons.

Best Car Rankings: Chevrolet has better car rankings in 3 categories: Chevrolet Camaro (coupe) in Best Coupes, Chevrolet Spark in Best Small Cars, and Chevrolet Spark in Best Subcompact Cars. Hyundai has better car rankings in 7 categories: Hyundai TUCSON in Best 5-seater SUVs, Hyundai SANTA FE in Best 7-Seater SUVs, Hyundai TUCSON in Best Crossover SUVs, Hyundai SONATA in Best Midsize Cars, Hyundai SANTA FE in Best Midsize SUVs, Hyundai TUCSON in Best Small SUVs, and Hyundai SANTA FE in Best SUVs with 3 Rows.

Most Reliable Car Rankings: Chevrolet and Hyundai each have better car rankings in 3 categories. Chevrolet ranks better in the following cases: Chevrolet Malibu in Most Reliable Midsize Cars, Chevrolet Spark in Most Reliable Small Cars, and Chevrolet Equinox in Most Reliable Small SUVs. Hyundai ranks better in the following cases: Hyundai SANTA FE in Most Reliable Crossover SUVs, Hyundai SANTA FE in Most Reliable Midsize SUVs, and Hyundai SANTA FE in Most Reliable SUVs with 3 Rows.

Safest Car Rankings: Hyundai has better car rankings in 6 categories: Hyundai TUCSON in Safest Crossover SUVs, Hyundai IONIQ 5 in Safest Electric SUVs, Hyundai SONATA in Safest Midsize Cars, Hyundai PALISADE in Safest Midsize SUVs, Hyundai ELANTRA in Safest Small Cars, and Hyundai PALISADE in Safest SUVs with 3 Rows.

Best Cars for the Money Rankings: Chevrolet has better car rankings in 3 categories: Chevrolet Trax in Best Crossover SUVs for the Money, Chevrolet Malibu in Best Midsize Cars for the Money, and Chevrolet Equinox in Best Small SUVs for the Money. Hyundai has better car rankings in 2 categories: Hyundai SANTA FE in Best Midsize SUVs for the Money and Hyundai SANTA FE 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, Hyundai offers 13 SUVs and 6 sedans.

Drivetrain Options: Chevrolet offers 15 gasoline vehicles, 3 diesels, 1 hybrid, and 5 electric vehicles. Hyundai offers 10 gasoline vehicles, 4 hybrids, 2 plug-in hybrids, 3 electric vehicles, and 1 hydrogen vehicle.

Chevrolet offers 6 all-wheel-drive models, 10 front-wheel-drive models, and 2 rear-wheel-drive models. Hyundai offers 12 all-wheel-drive models, 15 front-wheel-drive models, and 2 rear-wheel-drive models.