FIAT vs. Volkswagen

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

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

FIAT versus Volkswagen: Pricing and Value: FIAT has a lower used vehicle starting price in 2 out of 2 comparisons. FIAT models depreciate at a lower (better) rate in 2 out of 2 comparisons. The lower overall prices for FIAT, plus their lower depreciation rate, gives FIAT the overall advantage over Volkswagen.

FIAT versus Volkswagen: Horsepower and Fuel Efficiency: Volkswagen vehicles offer higher maximum horsepower numbers in their base trim in 2 out of 2 model comparisons. Volkswagen offers higher MPG for its vehicles in their base trim in 1 out of 2 comparisons.

FIAT versus Volkswagen: Quality, Reliability, Safety, and Value Retention Ratings: A comparison of FIAT versus Volkswagen overall quality ratings shows Volkswagen with higher quality ratings in 2 out of 2 model comparisons. In terms of reliability ratings, Volkswagen has the advantage in 2 out of 2 comparisons. Volkswagen has better safety ratings in 2 out of 2 comparisons. FIAT shows higher ratings for retained value in 2 out of 2 comparisons.

Best Car Rankings: Volkswagen has better car rankings in 3 categories: Volkswagen Golf in Best Compact Cars, Volkswagen Golf in Best Hatchbacks, and Volkswagen Golf in Best Small Cars.

Most Reliable Car Rankings: Volkswagen has the better car ranking in 1 category: Golf in Most Reliable Small Cars.

Safest Car Rankings:

Available Body Styles: FIAT offers 1 SUV and 1 hatchback. In comparison, Volkswagen offers 5 SUVs, 3 sedans, and 2 hatchbacks.

Drivetrain Options: FIAT offers 1 gasoline vehicle and 1 electric vehicle. Volkswagen offers 9 gasoline vehicles and 1 electric vehicle.

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