Chevrolet vs. Mazda

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

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

Chevrolet versus Mazda: Pricing and Value: Analyzing Chevrolet versus Mazda pricing we see a lower new vehicle starting price for Chevrolet in 1 out of 1 vehicle comparisons. In contrast, Mazda has lower used vehicle starting prices in 1 out of 1 vehicle comparisons. Mazda models depreciate at a lower (better) rate in 1 out of 1 comparisons.

Chevrolet versus Mazda: Horsepower and Fuel Efficiency: Mazda vehicles offer higher maximum horsepower numbers in their base trim in 1 out of 1 model comparisons.

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

Best Car Rankings: Mazda has better car rankings in 7 categories: Mazda CX-5 in Best 5-seater SUVs, Mazda CX-9 in Best 7-Seater SUVs, Mazda CX-5 in Best Crossover SUVs, Mazda Mazda6 in Best Midsize Cars, Mazda CX-9 in Best Midsize SUVs, Mazda CX-5 in Best Small SUVs, and Mazda CX-9 in Best SUVs with 3 Rows.

Most Reliable Car Rankings: Mazda has better car rankings in 5 categories: Mazda CX-5 in Most Reliable Crossover SUVs, Mazda Mazda6 in Most Reliable Midsize Cars, Mazda CX-9 in Most Reliable Midsize SUVs, Mazda CX-5 in Most Reliable Small SUVs, and Mazda CX-9 in Most Reliable SUVs with 3 Rows.

Safest Car Rankings: Mazda has better car rankings in 4 categories: Mazda CX-30 in Safest Crossover SUVs, Mazda Mazda6 in Safest Midsize Cars, Mazda CX-90 in Safest Midsize SUVs, and Mazda CX-90 in Safest SUVs with 3 Rows.

Best Cars for the Money Rankings: Mazda has better car rankings in 2 categories: Mazda CX-5 in Best Crossover SUVs for the Money and Mazda CX-5 in Best Small SUVs for the Money.

Available Body Styles: Chevrolet offers 10 SUVs, 1 sedan, 3 coupes, and 3 convertibles. In comparison, Mazda offers 8 SUVs, 1 sedan, 2 convertibles, and 1 hatchback.

Drivetrain Options: Chevrolet offers 14 gasoline vehicles, 3 diesels, 1 hybrid, and 3 electric vehicles. Mazda offers 8 gasoline vehicles, 1 hybrid, and 2 plug-in hybrids.

Chevrolet offers 4 all-wheel-drive models, 9 front-wheel-drive models, and 2 rear-wheel-drive models. Mazda offers 9 all-wheel-drive models, 1 front-wheel-drive model, and 2 rear-wheel-drive models.