Chevrolet vs. Volkswagen

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

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

Chevrolet versus Volkswagen: Pricing and Value: Analyzing Chevrolet versus Volkswagen pricing we see a lower new vehicle starting price for Chevrolet in 3 out of 5 vehicle comparisons. Chevrolet also has a lower used vehicle starting price in 3 out of 5 comparisons. Chevrolet models depreciate at a lower (better) rate in 3 out of 5 comparisons. The lower overall prices for Chevrolet, plus their lower depreciation rate, gives Chevrolet the overall advantage over Volkswagen.

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

Chevrolet versus Volkswagen: Quality, Reliability, Safety, and Value Retention Ratings: A comparison of Chevrolet versus Volkswagen overall quality ratings shows Chevrolet with higher quality ratings in 1 out of 1 model comparisons. In terms of reliability ratings, Chevrolet has the advantage in 1 out of 1 comparisons. Volkswagen has better safety ratings in 3 out of 5 comparisons. Chevrolet shows higher ratings for retained value in 3 out of 5 comparisons.

Best Car Rankings: Chevrolet has better car rankings in 3 categories: Chevrolet Equinox in Best 5-seater SUVs, Chevrolet Equinox in Best Crossover SUVs, and Chevrolet Equinox in Best Small SUVs. Volkswagen has the better car ranking in 1 category: Passat in Best Midsize Cars.

Most Reliable Car Rankings: Chevrolet has better car rankings in 2 categories: Chevrolet Equinox in Most Reliable Crossover SUVs and Chevrolet Equinox in Most Reliable Small SUVs.Volkswagen has the better car ranking in 1 category: Passat in Most Reliable Midsize Cars.

Safest Car Rankings: Volkswagen has better car rankings in 5 categories: Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport in Safest Crossover SUVs, Volkswagen ID.4 in Safest Electric SUVs, Volkswagen Passat in Safest Midsize Cars, Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport in Safest Midsize SUVs, and Volkswagen Atlas in Safest SUVs with 3 Rows.

Best Cars for the Money Rankings: Chevrolet has better car rankings in 2 categories: Chevrolet Trax in Best Crossover SUVs for the Money and Chevrolet Equinox in Best Small SUVs for the Money.

Available Body Styles: Chevrolet offers 10 SUVs, 1 sedan, 3 coupes, and 3 convertibles. In comparison, Volkswagen offers 5 SUVs, 2 sedans, 2 hatchbacks, and 1 minivan.

Drivetrain Options: Chevrolet offers 14 gasoline vehicles, 3 diesels, 1 hybrid, and 3 electric vehicles. Volkswagen offers 8 gasoline vehicles and 2 electric vehicles.

Chevrolet offers 4 all-wheel-drive models, 9 front-wheel-drive models, and 2 rear-wheel-drive models. Volkswagen offers 7 all-wheel-drive models, 7 front-wheel-drive models, and 2 rear-wheel-drive models.