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, fuel efficiency, overall quality, reliability, vehicle rankings and variety of models offered. Mazda has the advantage in the areas of depreciation, horsepower, towing capacity, safety and retained value.

Chevrolet versus Mazda: Pricing and Value: Analyzing Chevrolet versus Mazda pricing we see a lower new vehicle starting price for Chevrolet in 3 out of 3 vehicle comparisons. Chevrolet and Mazda both also have lower used vehicle starting prices in 1 out of 2 comparisons. Mazda models depreciate at a lower (better) rate in 2 out of 3 comparisons.

Chevrolet versus Mazda: Horsepower, Fuel Efficiency and Towing Capacity: Mazda vehicles offer higher maximum horsepower numbers in their base trim in 2 out of 3 model comparisons, with Chevrolet offering more horsepower in 1 comparisons. Chevrolet offers higher MPG for its vehicles in their base trim in 1 out of 1 comparisons. Mazda offers a greater towing capacity in 1 out of 2 comparisons.

Chevrolet versus Mazda: Quality, Reliability, Safety, and Value Retention Ratings: A comparison of Chevrolet versus Mazda overall quality ratings shows Chevrolet with higher quality ratings in 2 out of 3 model comparisons. In terms of reliability ratings, Chevrolet has the advantage in 2 out of 3 comparisons. Mazda has better safety ratings in 1 out of 3 comparisons while Chevrolet has better safety ratings in 1 out of 3 comparisons. Chevrolet and Mazda tie for safety in 1 comparisons. Mazda shows higher ratings for retained value in 2 out of 3 comparisons.

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

Most Reliable Car Rankings: Chevrolet has better car rankings in 5 categories: Chevrolet TrailBlazer in Most Reliable Crossover SUVs, 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. Mazda has the better car ranking in 1 category: Mazda6 in Most Reliable Midsize Cars.

Safest Car Rankings: Chevrolet has better car rankings in 2 categories: Chevrolet Blazer in Safest Crossover SUVs and Chevrolet Blazer in Safest Midsize SUVs.Mazda has better car rankings in 3 categories: Mazda Mazda6 in Safest Midsize Cars, Mazda Mazda3 Sedan in Safest Small Cars, and Mazda CX-9 in Safest SUVs with 3 Rows.

Best Cars for the Money Rankings: Chevrolet has the better car ranking in 1 category: TrailBlazer in Best Crossover SUVs for the Money. Mazda has better car rankings in 2 categories: Mazda CX-9 in Best Midsize SUVs for the Money and Mazda CX-9 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, Mazda offers 9 SUVs, 1 sedan, 2 convertibles, and 1 hatchback.

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

Chevrolet offers 6 all-wheel-drive models, 10 front-wheel-drive models, and 2 rear-wheel-drive models. Mazda offers 10 all-wheel-drive models, 3 front-wheel-drive models, and 2 rear-wheel-drive models.