Chevrolet vs. Nissan

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

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

Chevrolet versus Nissan: Pricing and Value: Analyzing Chevrolet versus Nissan pricing we see a lower new vehicle starting price for Nissan in 7 out of 10 vehicle comparisons. Nissan also has a lower used vehicle starting price in 6 out of 7 comparisons. Chevrolet models depreciate at a lower (better) rate in 6 out of 11 comparisons.

Chevrolet versus Nissan: Horsepower, Fuel Efficiency and Towing Capacity: Nissan vehicles offer higher maximum horsepower numbers in their base trim in 7 out of 11 model comparisons, with Chevrolet offering more horsepower in 3 comparisons. Chevrolet and Nissan vehicles have similar horsepower in 1 comparisons. Nissan offers higher MPG for its vehicles in their base trim in 2 out of 3 comparisons. Chevrolet offers a greater towing capacity in 3 out of 5 comparisons.

Chevrolet versus Nissan: Quality, Reliability, Safety, and Value Retention Ratings: A comparison of Chevrolet versus Nissan overall quality ratings shows Chevrolet with higher quality ratings in 3 out of 7 model comparisons. Nissan has higher quality ratings in 2 out of 7 comparisons, and both Chevrolet and Nissan are tied for overall quality in 2 comparisons. In terms of reliability ratings, Nissan has the advantage in 3 out of 7 comparisons. Chevrolet has higher reliability ratings in 3 out of 7 comparisons, and Chevrolet and Nissan tie in 1 comparisons. Chevrolet has better safety ratings in 4 out of 9 comparisons while Nissan has better safety ratings in 2 out of 9 comparisons. Chevrolet and Nissan tie for safety in 3 comparisons. Chevrolet shows higher ratings for retained value in 6 out of 11 comparisons.

Best Car Rankings: Chevrolet has better car rankings in 8 categories: Chevrolet Equinox in Best 5-seater SUVs, Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD in Best 6-seater Trucks, Chevrolet Silverado 1500 in Best Full-Size Trucks, Chevrolet Tahoe in Best Large SUVs, Chevrolet Colorado in Best Midsize Trucks, Chevrolet Spark in Best Small Cars, Chevrolet Equinox in Best Small SUVs, and Chevrolet Spark in Best Subcompact Cars. Nissan has better car rankings in 7 categories: Nissan Pathfinder in Best 7-Seater SUVs, Nissan Pathfinder in Best 8-seater SUVs, Nissan Pathfinder in Best Crossover SUVs, Nissan Maxima in Best Large Cars, Nissan Altima in Best Midsize Cars, Nissan Pathfinder in Best Midsize SUVs, and Nissan Pathfinder in Best SUVs with 3 Rows.

Most Reliable Car Rankings: Chevrolet and Nissan each have better car rankings in 5 categories. Chevrolet ranks better in the following cases: Chevrolet Silverado 1500 in Most Reliable Full-Size Trucks, Chevrolet Tahoe in Most Reliable Large SUVs, Chevrolet Colorado in Most Reliable Midsize Trucks, Chevrolet Spark in Most Reliable Small Cars, and Chevrolet Equinox in Most Reliable Small SUVs. Nissan ranks better in the following cases: Nissan Pathfinder in Most Reliable Crossover SUVs, Nissan Maxima in Most Reliable Large Cars, Nissan Altima in Most Reliable Midsize Cars, Nissan Pathfinder in Most Reliable Midsize SUVs, and Nissan Pathfinder in Most Reliable SUVs with 3 Rows.

Safest Car Rankings: Chevrolet has better car rankings in 3 categories: Chevrolet Silverado 1500 in Safest Full-Size Trucks, Chevrolet Tahoe in Safest Large SUVs, and Chevrolet Colorado in Safest Midsize Trucks. Nissan has better car rankings in 8 categories: Nissan Pathfinder in Safest Crossover SUVs, Nissan LEAF in Safest Electric Cars, Nissan Ariya in Safest Electric SUVs, Nissan Maxima in Safest Large Cars, Nissan Altima in Safest Midsize Cars, Nissan Pathfinder in Safest Midsize SUVs, Nissan Sentra in Safest Small Cars, and Nissan Pathfinder in Safest SUVs with 3 Rows.

Best Cars for the Money Rankings: Chevrolet and Nissan each have better car rankings in 4 categories. Chevrolet ranks better in the following cases: Chevrolet Trax in Best Crossover SUVs for the Money, Chevrolet Silverado 1500 in Best Full-Size Trucks for the Money, Chevrolet Tahoe in Best Large SUVs for the Money, and Chevrolet Equinox in Best Small SUVs for the Money. Nissan ranks better in the following cases: Nissan Altima in Best Midsize Cars for the Money, Nissan Murano in Best Midsize SUVs for the Money, Nissan Frontier in Best Midsize Trucks for the Money, and Nissan Pathfinder in Best SUVs with 3 Rows for the Money.

Available Body Styles: Chevrolet offers 10 SUVs, 1 sedan, 3 coupes, and 3 convertibles. In comparison, Nissan offers 7 SUVs, 1 wagon, 3 sedans, 2 coupes, and 1 hatchback.

Drivetrain Options: Chevrolet offers 14 gasoline vehicles, 3 diesels, 1 hybrid, and 3 electric vehicles. Nissan offers 14 gasoline vehicles and 2 electric vehicles.

Chevrolet offers 4 all-wheel-drive models, 9 front-wheel-drive models, and 2 rear-wheel-drive models. Nissan offers 7 all-wheel-drive models, 10 front-wheel-drive models, and 1 rear-wheel-drive model.