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, reliability, safety, retained value, vehicle rankings and variety of models offered. Nissan has the advantage in the areas of used car pricing, horsepower and fuel efficiency.

Chevrolet versus Nissan: Pricing and Value: Analyzing Chevrolet versus Nissan pricing, we see lower new vehicle starting prices for both Chevrolet and Nissan in 6 out of 12 vehicle comparisons. In contrast, Nissan has lower used vehicle starting prices in 5 out of 10 vehicle comparisons. Chevrolet models depreciate at a lower (better) rate in 7 out of 12 comparisons.

Chevrolet versus Nissan: Horsepower, Fuel Efficiency and Towing Capacity: Nissan vehicles offer higher maximum horsepower numbers in their base trim in 6 out of 12 model comparisons, with Chevrolet offering more horsepower in 6 comparisons. Nissan offers higher MPG for its vehicles in their base trim in 4 out of 4 comparisons. Chevrolet offers a longer driving range in 1 out of 1 model comparisons. Chevrolet offers a greater towing capacity in 3 out of 5 comparisons. Nissan offers greater towing capacity in 1 out of 5 comparisons, and in 1 comparisons Chevrolet and Nissan have the same towing capacity.

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 5 out of 8 model comparisons. In terms of reliability ratings, Chevrolet has the advantage in 5 out of 8 comparisons. Chevrolet has better safety ratings in 4 out of 10 comparisons while Nissan has better safety ratings in 2 out of 10 comparisons. Chevrolet and Nissan tie for safety in 4 comparisons. Chevrolet shows higher ratings for retained value in 7 out of 12 comparisons.

Best Car Rankings: Chevrolet has better car rankings in 14 categories: Chevrolet TrailBlazer in Best 5-seater SUVs, Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD in Best 6-seater Trucks, 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 Silverado 1500 in Best Full-Size Trucks, Chevrolet Tahoe in Best Large SUVs, Chevrolet Blazer in Best Midsize SUVs, Chevrolet Sonic in Best Small Cars, 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. Nissan has better car rankings in 6 categories: Nissan Pathfinder in Best 7-Seater SUVs, Nissan Pathfinder in Best 8-seater SUVs, Nissan Maxima in Best Large Cars, Nissan Altima in Best Midsize Cars, Nissan Frontier in Best Midsize Trucks, and Nissan Pathfinder in Best SUVs with 3 Rows.

Most Reliable Car Rankings: Chevrolet has better car rankings in 9 categories: Chevrolet TrailBlazer in Most Reliable Crossover SUVs, Chevrolet Bolt EV in Most Reliable Electric Cars, Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LD in Most Reliable Full-Size Trucks, Chevrolet Suburban in Most Reliable Large SUVs, Chevrolet Blazer in Most Reliable Midsize SUVs, Chevrolet Bolt EV in Most Reliable Small Electric Cars, Chevrolet Equinox in Most Reliable Small SUVs, Chevrolet TrailBlazer in Most Reliable Subcompact SUVs, and Chevrolet Suburban in Most Reliable SUVs with 3 Rows. Nissan has better car rankings in 4 categories: Nissan Maxima in Most Reliable Large Cars, Nissan Altima in Most Reliable Midsize Cars, Nissan Frontier in Most Reliable Midsize Trucks, and Nissan Sentra in Most Reliable Small Cars.

Safest Car Rankings: Chevrolet has better car rankings in 6 categories: Chevrolet Blazer in Safest Crossover SUVs, Chevrolet Bolt EV in Safest Electric Cars, Chevrolet Silverado 1500 in Safest Full-Size Trucks, Chevrolet Tahoe in Safest Large SUVs, Chevrolet Blazer in Safest Midsize SUVs, and Chevrolet Sonic in Safest Small Cars. Nissan has better car rankings in 5 categories: Nissan Ariya in Safest Electric SUVs, Nissan Maxima in Safest Large Cars, Nissan Altima in Safest Midsize Cars, Nissan Frontier in Safest Midsize Trucks, and Nissan Pathfinder in Safest SUVs with 3 Rows.

Best Cars for the Money Rankings: Chevrolet has better car rankings in 5 categories: Chevrolet TrailBlazer in Best Crossover SUVs for the Money, Chevrolet Silverado 1500 in Best Full-Size Trucks for the Money, Chevrolet Malibu in Best Midsize Cars for the Money, Chevrolet Colorado in Best Midsize Trucks for the Money, and Chevrolet Equinox in Best Small SUVs for the Money. Nissan has better car rankings in 3 categories: Nissan Armada in Best Large SUVs for the Money, Nissan Pathfinder in Best Midsize SUVs for the Money, and Nissan Rogue 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, Nissan offers 6 SUVs, 4 sedans, 2 coupes, and 1 hatchback.

Drivetrain Options: Chevrolet offers 15 gasoline vehicles, 3 diesels, 1 hybrid, and 5 electric vehicles. Nissan offers 14 gasoline vehicles and 2 electric vehicles.

Chevrolet offers 6 all-wheel-drive models, 10 front-wheel-drive models, and 2 rear-wheel-drive models. Nissan offers 6 all-wheel-drive models, 10 front-wheel-drive models, and 1 rear-wheel-drive model.