Chevrolet vs. Toyota

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

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

Chevrolet versus Toyota: Pricing and Value: Analyzing Chevrolet versus Toyota pricing we see a lower new vehicle starting price for Chevrolet in 11 out of 15 vehicle comparisons. Chevrolet also has a lower used vehicle starting price in 11 out of 14 comparisons. Toyota models depreciate at a lower (better) rate in 13 out of 16 comparisons.

Chevrolet versus Toyota: Horsepower, Fuel Efficiency and Towing Capacity: Chevrolet vehicles offer higher maximum horsepower numbers in their base trim in 9 out of 16 model comparisons, with Toyota offering more horsepower in 7 comparisons. Toyota offers higher MPG for its vehicles in their base trim in 3 out of 3 comparisons. Chevrolet offers a greater towing capacity in 5 out of 10 comparisons. Toyota offers greater towing capacity in 4 out of 10 comparisons, and in 1 comparisons Chevrolet and Toyota have the same towing capacity.

Chevrolet versus Toyota: Quality, Reliability, Safety, and Value Retention Ratings: A comparison of Chevrolet versus Toyota overall quality ratings shows Toyota with higher quality ratings in 12 out of 12 model comparisons. In terms of reliability ratings, Toyota has the advantage in 12 out of 12 comparisons. Toyota has better safety ratings in 7 out of 11 comparisons while Chevrolet has better safety ratings in 2 out of 11 comparisons. Chevrolet and Toyota tie for safety in 2 comparisons. Toyota shows higher ratings for retained value in 13 out of 16 comparisons.

Best Car Rankings: Chevrolet has the better car ranking in 1 category: Spark in Best Subcompact Cars. Toyota has better car rankings in 13 categories: Toyota RAV4 in Best 5-seater SUVs, Toyota Sequoia in Best 7-Seater SUVs, Toyota Land Cruiser in Best 8-seater SUVs, Toyota RAV4 in Best Crossover SUVs, Toyota Tundra in Best Full-Size Trucks, Toyota Avalon in Best Large Cars, Toyota Land Cruiser in Best Large SUVs, Toyota Camry in Best Midsize Cars, Toyota Highlander in Best Midsize SUVs, Toyota Tacoma in Best Midsize Trucks, Toyota Corolla in Best Small Cars, Toyota RAV4 in Best Small SUVs, and Toyota Land Cruiser in Best SUVs with 3 Rows.

Most Reliable Car Rankings: Toyota has better car rankings in 10 categories: Toyota RAV4 in Most Reliable Crossover SUVs, Toyota Tundra in Most Reliable Full-Size Trucks, Toyota Avalon in Most Reliable Large Cars, Toyota Land Cruiser in Most Reliable Large SUVs, Toyota Camry in Most Reliable Midsize Cars, Toyota 4Runner in Most Reliable Midsize SUVs, Toyota Tacoma in Most Reliable Midsize Trucks, Toyota Corolla in Most Reliable Small Cars, Toyota RAV4 in Most Reliable Small SUVs, and Toyota Land Cruiser in Most Reliable SUVs with 3 Rows.

Safest Car Rankings: Toyota has better car rankings in 9 categories: Toyota RAV4 in Safest Crossover SUVs, Toyota bZ4X in Safest Electric SUVs, Toyota Tundra in Safest Full-Size Trucks, Toyota Avalon in Safest Large Cars, Toyota Camry in Safest Midsize Cars, Toyota Highlander in Safest Midsize SUVs, Toyota Tacoma in Safest Midsize Trucks, Toyota Corolla Hatchback in Safest Small Cars, and Toyota Highlander in Safest SUVs with 3 Rows.

Best Cars for the Money Rankings: Toyota has better car rankings in 7 categories: Toyota RAV4 in Best Crossover SUVs for the Money, Toyota Tundra in Best Full-Size Trucks for the Money, Toyota Camry in Best Midsize Cars for the Money, Toyota 4Runner in Best Midsize SUVs for the Money, Toyota Tacoma in Best Midsize Trucks for the Money, Toyota RAV4 in Best Small SUVs for the Money, and Toyota Highlander 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, Toyota offers 17 SUVs, 7 sedans, 2 coupes, 5 hatchbacks, and 1 minivan.

Drivetrain Options: Chevrolet offers 14 gasoline vehicles, 3 diesels, 1 hybrid, and 3 electric vehicles. Toyota offers 13 gasoline vehicles, 17 hybrids, 4 plug-in hybrids, 1 electric vehicle, and 1 hydrogen vehicle.

Chevrolet offers 4 all-wheel-drive models, 9 front-wheel-drive models, and 2 rear-wheel-drive models. Toyota offers 20 all-wheel-drive models, 15 front-wheel-drive models, and 3 rear-wheel-drive models.