Dodge vs. Volkswagen

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

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

Dodge versus Volkswagen: Pricing and Value: Analyzing Dodge versus Volkswagen pricing we see a lower new vehicle starting price for Volkswagen in 1 out of 1 vehicle comparisons. Volkswagen also has a lower used vehicle starting price in 1 out of 1 comparisons. Dodge models depreciate at a lower (better) rate in 1 out of 1 comparisons.

Dodge versus Volkswagen: Horsepower, Fuel Efficiency and Towing Capacity: Dodge vehicles offer higher maximum horsepower numbers in their base trim in 1 out of 1 model comparisons. Volkswagen offers higher MPG for its vehicles in their base trim in 1 out of 1 comparisons. Dodge offers a greater towing capacity in 1 out of 1 comparisons.

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

Best Car Rankings: Dodge has the better car ranking in 1 category: Durango in Best Midsize SUVs. Volkswagen has better car rankings in 3 categories: Volkswagen Tiguan in Best 7-Seater SUVs, Volkswagen Tiguan in Best Crossover SUVs, and Volkswagen Tiguan in Best SUVs with 3 Rows.

Most Reliable Car Rankings: Dodge has better car rankings in 3 categories: Dodge Durango in Most Reliable Crossover SUVs, Dodge Durango in Most Reliable Midsize SUVs, and Dodge Durango in Most Reliable SUVs with 3 Rows.

Safest Car Rankings: Volkswagen has better car rankings in 3 categories: Volkswagen Tiguan in Safest Crossover SUVs, Volkswagen Atlas in Safest Midsize SUVs, and Volkswagen Tiguan in Safest SUVs with 3 Rows.

Available Body Styles: Dodge offers 3 SUVs, 1 sedan, and 1 coupe. In comparison, Volkswagen offers 5 SUVs, 3 sedans, and 2 hatchbacks.

Drivetrain Options: Dodge offers 4 gasoline vehicles and 1 plug-in hybrid. Volkswagen offers 9 gasoline vehicles and 1 electric vehicle.

Dodge offers 4 all-wheel-drive models and 3 rear-wheel-drive models. Volkswagen offers 7 all-wheel-drive models, 8 front-wheel-drive models, and 1 rear-wheel-drive model.