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, vehicle rankings and variety of models offered. Hyundai has the advantage in the areas of depreciation, towing capacity, overall quality and retained value.

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 10 categories: Chevrolet TrailBlazer in Best 5-seater SUVs, Chevrolet TrailBlazer in Best Crossover SUVs, Chevrolet Bolt EV in Best Electric Cars, Chevrolet Bolt EV in Best Electric Compact Cars, Chevrolet Bolt EV in Best Electric Hatchbacks, Chevrolet Blazer in Best Midsize SUVs, Chevrolet Bolt EV in Best Small Electric Cars, Chevrolet Equinox in Best Small SUVs, Chevrolet Sonic in Best Subcompact Cars, and Chevrolet TrailBlazer in Best Subcompact SUVs. Hyundai has better car rankings in 7 categories: Hyundai SANTA FE in Best 7-Seater SUVs, Hyundai VELOSTER in Best Coupes, Hyundai SONATA Hybrid in Best Hybrid Cars, Hyundai SONATA Hybrid in Best Hybrid Midsize Cars, Hyundai SONATA in Best Midsize Cars, Hyundai VELOSTER in Best Small Cars, and Hyundai SANTA FE in Best SUVs with 3 Rows.

Most Reliable Car Rankings: Chevrolet has better car rankings in 6 categories: Chevrolet TrailBlazer in Most Reliable Crossover SUVs, Chevrolet Malibu in Most Reliable Midsize Cars, Chevrolet Blazer in Most Reliable Midsize SUVs, Chevrolet Equinox in Most Reliable Small SUVs, Chevrolet TrailBlazer in Most Reliable Subcompact SUVs, and Chevrolet Suburban in Most Reliable SUVs with 3 Rows. Hyundai has better car rankings in 4 categories: Hyundai IONIQ Electric in Most Reliable Electric Cars, Hyundai SONATA Hybrid in Most Reliable Hybrid Cars, Hyundai ELANTRA in Most Reliable Small Cars, and Hyundai IONIQ Electric in Most Reliable Small Electric Cars.

Safest Car Rankings: Chevrolet has better car rankings in 3 categories: Chevrolet Blazer in Safest Crossover SUVs, Chevrolet Bolt EUV in Safest Electric SUVs, and Chevrolet Blazer in Safest Midsize SUVs. Hyundai has better car rankings in 4 categories: Hyundai SONATA Hybrid in Safest Hybrid Cars, Hyundai SONATA in Safest Midsize Cars, Hyundai VELOSTER in Safest Small Cars, and Hyundai SANTA FE in Safest SUVs with 3 Rows.

Best Cars for the Money Rankings: Chevrolet has better car rankings in 3 categories: Chevrolet TrailBlazer 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.