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

Chevrolet versus Volkswagen: Pricing and Value: Analyzing Chevrolet versus Volkswagen pricing we see a lower new vehicle starting price for Chevrolet in 5 out of 6 vehicle comparisons. Chevrolet also has a lower used vehicle starting price in 5 out of 5 comparisons. Volkswagen models depreciate at a lower (better) rate in 5 out of 6 comparisons.

Chevrolet versus Volkswagen: Horsepower, Fuel Efficiency and Towing Capacity: Volkswagen vehicles offer higher maximum horsepower numbers in their base trim in 4 out of 6 model comparisons, with Chevrolet offering more horsepower in 2 comparisons. Chevrolet offers higher MPG for its vehicles in their base trim in 3 out of 4 comparisons. Chevrolet offers a longer driving range in 1 out of 1 model 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 3 out of 3 model comparisons. In terms of reliability ratings, Chevrolet has the advantage in 3 out of 3 comparisons. Chevrolet has better safety ratings in 5 out of 6 comparisons. Chevrolet and Volkswagen tie for safety in 1 comparisons. Volkswagen shows higher ratings for retained value in 5 out of 6 comparisons.

Best Car Rankings: Chevrolet has better car rankings in 6 categories: Chevrolet TrailBlazer in Best 5-seater SUVs, Chevrolet Traverse in Best 7-Seater SUVs, Chevrolet TrailBlazer in Best Crossover SUVs, Chevrolet Blazer in Best Midsize SUVs, Chevrolet Equinox in Best Small SUVs, and Chevrolet Traverse in Best SUVs with 3 Rows. Volkswagen has the better car ranking in 1 category: Passat in Best Midsize Cars.

Most Reliable Car Rankings: Chevrolet has better car rankings in 5 categories: Chevrolet TrailBlazer in Most Reliable Crossover SUVs, Chevrolet Malibu in Most Reliable Midsize Cars, Chevrolet Blazer in Most Reliable Midsize SUVs, Chevrolet Equinox in Most Reliable Small SUVs, and Chevrolet Suburban in Most Reliable SUVs with 3 Rows.

Safest Car Rankings: Chevrolet and Volkswagen each have better car rankings in 3 categories. Chevrolet ranks better in the following cases: Chevrolet Blazer in Safest Crossover SUVs, Chevrolet Blazer in Safest Midsize SUVs, and Chevrolet Traverse in Safest SUVs with 3 Rows. Volkswagen ranks better in the following cases: Volkswagen ID.4 in Safest Electric SUVs, Volkswagen Passat in Safest Midsize Cars, and Volkswagen Golf in Safest Small Cars.

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

Available Body Styles: Chevrolet offers 11 SUVs, 1 sedan, 3 coupes, 3 convertibles, and 1 hatchback. In comparison, Volkswagen offers 5 SUVs, 3 sedans, and 2 hatchbacks.

Drivetrain Options: Chevrolet offers 15 gasoline vehicles, 3 diesels, 1 hybrid, and 5 electric vehicles. Volkswagen offers 9 gasoline vehicles and 1 electric vehicle.

Chevrolet offers 6 all-wheel-drive models, 10 front-wheel-drive models, and 2 rear-wheel-drive models. Volkswagen offers 7 all-wheel-drive models, 8 front-wheel-drive models, and 1 rear-wheel-drive model.