Chrysler vs. Volkswagen
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of cars from Chrysler 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 Chrysler and Volkswagen cars.
When comparing the Chrysler brand to the Volkswagen brand, Chrysler has the advantage in the areas of depreciation, horsepower, overall quality, reliability and retained value. Volkswagen has the advantage in the areas of new car pricing, fuel efficiency and variety of models offered.
Chrysler versus Volkswagen: Pricing and Value: Analyzing Chrysler versus Volkswagen pricing we see a lower new vehicle starting price for Volkswagen in 1 out of 1 vehicle comparisons. Chrysler and Volkswagen both also have lower used vehicle starting prices in 2 out of 4 comparisons. Chrysler models depreciate at a lower (better) rate in 1 out of 1 comparisons.
Chrysler versus Volkswagen: Horsepower and Fuel Efficiency: Chrysler vehicles offer higher maximum horsepower numbers in their base trim in 2 out of 4 model comparisons, with Volkswagen offering more horsepower in 1 comparisons. Chrysler and Volkswagen vehicles have similar horsepower in 1 comparisons. Volkswagen offers higher MPG for its vehicles in their base trim in 3 out of 4 comparisons. Both Chrysler and Volkswagen vehicles have the same MPG in 1 comparisons.
Chrysler versus Volkswagen: Quality, Reliability, Safety, and Value Retention Ratings: A comparison of Chrysler versus Volkswagen overall quality ratings shows Chrysler with higher quality ratings in 1 out of 1 model comparisons. In terms of reliability ratings, Chrysler has the advantage in 1 out of 1 comparisons. Over 1 comparisons, Chrysler and Volkswagen vehicles tie for safety. Chrysler shows higher ratings for retained value in 1 out of 1 comparisons.
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Available Body Styles: Chrysler offers 1 sedan and 3 minivans. In comparison, Volkswagen offers 5 SUVs, 3 sedans, and 2 hatchbacks.
Drivetrain Options: Chrysler offers 3 gasoline vehicles and 1 plug-in hybrid. Volkswagen offers 9 gasoline vehicles and 1 electric vehicle.
Chrysler offers 2 all-wheel-drive models, 3 front-wheel-drive models, and 1 rear-wheel-drive model. Volkswagen offers 7 all-wheel-drive models, 8 front-wheel-drive models, and 1 rear-wheel-drive model.
New Car Pricing
Chrysler PT Cruiser (wagon)
Not Yet Available
Chrysler 200
Not Yet Available
Chrysler Pacifica (mini-van)
$40,976 - $58,780
Chrysler Town and Country
Not Yet Available
New Car Pricing
Volkswagen Beetle
Not Yet Available
Volkswagen Jetta
$23,088 - $30,451
Volkswagen Atlas
$39,765 - $55,865
Volkswagen Routan
Not Yet Available
Used Car Pricing
Chrysler PT Cruiser (wagon)
$3,347 - $9,894
Chrysler 200
$9,795 - $18,895
Chrysler Pacifica (mini-van)
$38,681 - $81,566
Chrysler Town and Country
$7,939 - $19,996
Used Car Pricing
Volkswagen Beetle
$16,991 - $29,599
Volkswagen Jetta
$21,495 - $29,945
Volkswagen Atlas
$35,911 - $52,902
Volkswagen Routan
$4,720 - $13,997
5-Year Depreciation (Lower is better)
Chrysler PT Cruiser (wagon)
Not Yet Available
Chrysler 200
Not Yet Available
Chrysler Pacifica (mini-van)
47.8%
Chrysler Town and Country
Not Yet Available
5-Year Depreciation (Lower is better)
Volkswagen Beetle
31%
Volkswagen Jetta
36%
Volkswagen Atlas
48.2%
Volkswagen Routan
Not Yet Available
Horsepower / Torque
Chrysler PT Cruiser (wagon)
150 hp / 165 foot-lbs
Chrysler 200
184 hp / 173 foot-lbs
Chrysler Pacifica (mini-van)
287 hp / 262 foot-lbs
Chrysler Town and Country
283 hp / 260 foot-lbs
Horsepower / Torque
Volkswagen Beetle
174 hp / 184 foot-lbs
Volkswagen Jetta
158 hp / 184 foot-lbs
Volkswagen Atlas
269 hp / 273 foot-lbs
Volkswagen Routan
283 hp / 260 foot-lbs
MPG (city/highway/combined)
Chrysler PT Cruiser (wagon)
19 / 24 / 21
Chrysler 200
23 / 36 / 27
Chrysler Pacifica (mini-van)
19 / 28 / 22
Chrysler Town and Country
12 / 18 / 14
MPG (city/highway/combined)
Volkswagen Beetle
26 / 33 / 29
Volkswagen Jetta
29 / 42 / 34
Volkswagen Atlas
20 / 27 / 23
Volkswagen Routan
12 / 18 / 14
iSeeCars Overall Quality Ratings
Chrysler PT Cruiser (wagon)
Not available
Chrysler 200
Not available
Chrysler Pacifica (mini-van)
7.5 / 10
Chrysler Town and Country
Not available
iSeeCars Overall Quality Ratings
Volkswagen Beetle
8.8 / 10
Volkswagen Jetta
8.8 / 10
Volkswagen Atlas
7.4 / 10
Volkswagen Routan
Not available
iSeeCars Reliability Ratings
Chrysler PT Cruiser (wagon)
Not available
Chrysler 200
Not available
Chrysler Pacifica (mini-van)
6.1 / 10
Chrysler Town and Country
Not available
iSeeCars Reliability Ratings
Volkswagen Beetle
7.9 / 10
Volkswagen Jetta
8.1 / 10
Volkswagen Atlas
5.7 / 10
Volkswagen Routan
Not available
iSeeCars Safety Ratings
Chrysler PT Cruiser (wagon)
Not available
Chrysler 200
Not available
Chrysler Pacifica (mini-van)
9.0 / 10
Chrysler Town and Country
Not available
iSeeCars Safety Ratings
Volkswagen Beetle
10 / 10
Volkswagen Jetta
10 / 10
Volkswagen Atlas
9.0 / 10
Volkswagen Routan
Not available
iSeeCars Resale Value Ratings
Chrysler PT Cruiser (wagon)
Not available
Chrysler 200
Not available
Chrysler Pacifica (mini-van)
7.5 / 10
Chrysler Town and Country
Not available
iSeeCars Resale Value Ratings
Volkswagen Beetle
8.6 / 10
Volkswagen Jetta
8.3 / 10
Volkswagen Atlas
7.5 / 10
Volkswagen Routan
Not available
iSeeCars Best Car Rankings
Chrysler Pacifica
#5 of 7 in
Best Minivans
iSeeCars Best Car Rankings
Volkswagen Atlas
#19 of 25 in
Best 7-Seater SUVs
iSeeCars Most Reliable Car Rankings
Chrysler Pacifica
#5 of 7 in
Most Reliable Minivans
iSeeCars Most Reliable Car Rankings
Volkswagen Atlas
#20 of 32 in
Most Reliable Midsize SUVs
iSeeCars Safest Car Rankings
Chrysler Pacifica
#5 of 7 in
Safest Minivans
iSeeCars Safest Car Rankings
Volkswagen Atlas
#17 of 39 in
Safest SUVs with 3 Rows