Ford vs. Volkswagen

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

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

Ford versus Volkswagen: Pricing and Value: Analyzing Ford versus Volkswagen pricing we see a lower new vehicle starting price for Volkswagen in 5 out of 9 vehicle comparisons. Volkswagen also has a lower used vehicle starting price in 5 out of 9 comparisons. Volkswagen models depreciate at a lower (better) rate in 8 out of 9 comparisons. The lower overall prices for Volkswagen, plus their lower depreciation rate, gives Volkswagen the overall advantage over Ford.

Ford versus Volkswagen: Horsepower, Fuel Efficiency and Towing Capacity: Ford vehicles offer higher maximum horsepower numbers in their base trim in 5 out of 9 model comparisons, with Volkswagen offering more horsepower in 4 comparisons. Ford offers higher MPG for its vehicles in their base trim in 4 out of 8 comparisons. Volkswagen vehicles have higher MPG in 3 comparisons, and both Ford and Volkswagen vehicles have the same MPG in 1 comparisons. Ford offers a longer driving range in 1 out of 1 model comparisons. Volkswagen offers a greater towing capacity in 2 out of 6 comparisons. Ford offers greater towing capacity in 2 out of 6 comparisons, and in 2 comparisons Ford and Volkswagen have the same towing capacity.

Ford versus Volkswagen: Quality, Reliability, Safety, and Value Retention Ratings: A comparison of Ford versus Volkswagen overall quality ratings shows Ford with higher quality ratings in 1 out of 1 model comparisons. In terms of reliability ratings, Ford and Volkswagen tie over 1 comparisons. Ford has better safety ratings in 7 out of 9 comparisons. Volkswagen shows higher ratings for retained value in 8 out of 9 comparisons. Ford shows higher retained value ratings in 0 out of 9 comparisons, and Ford and Volkswagen tie over 1 comparisons.

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

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

Safest Car Rankings: Ford has better car rankings in 5 categories: Ford Explorer in Safest Crossover SUVs, Ford Mustang Mach-E in Safest Electric SUVs, Ford Fusion in Safest Midsize Cars, Ford Explorer in Safest Midsize SUVs, and Ford Explorer in Safest SUVs with 3 Rows.

Best Cars for the Money Rankings: Volkswagen has better car rankings in 2 categories: Volkswagen Tiguan in Best Crossover SUVs for the Money and Volkswagen Tiguan in Best Small SUVs for the Money.

Available Body Styles: Ford offers 11 SUVs, 1 coupe, and 1 convertible. In comparison, Volkswagen offers 5 SUVs, 2 sedans, 2 hatchbacks, and 1 minivan.

Drivetrain Options: Ford offers 13 gasoline vehicles, 4 hybrids, 1 plug-in hybrid, and 2 electric vehicles. Volkswagen offers 8 gasoline vehicles and 2 electric vehicles.

Ford offers 9 all-wheel-drive models, 4 front-wheel-drive models, and 3 rear-wheel-drive models. Volkswagen offers 7 all-wheel-drive models, 7 front-wheel-drive models, and 2 rear-wheel-drive models.