Honda vs. Volkswagen

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

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

Honda versus Volkswagen: Pricing and Value: Analyzing Honda versus Volkswagen pricing we see a lower new vehicle starting price for Volkswagen in 6 out of 10 vehicle comparisons. Volkswagen also has a lower used vehicle starting price in 6 out of 10 comparisons. Honda models depreciate at a lower (better) rate in 10 out of 10 comparisons.

Honda versus Volkswagen: Horsepower, Fuel Efficiency and Towing Capacity: Honda vehicles offer higher maximum horsepower numbers in their base trim in 5 out of 10 model comparisons, with Volkswagen offering more horsepower in 4 comparisons. Honda and Volkswagen vehicles have similar horsepower in 1 comparisons. Honda offers higher MPG for its vehicles in their base trim in 4 out of 7 comparisons. In 4 comparisons, Honda and Volkswagen have the same towing capacity.

Honda versus Volkswagen: Quality, Reliability, Safety, and Value Retention Ratings: A comparison of Honda versus Volkswagen overall quality ratings shows Honda with higher quality ratings in 5 out of 5 model comparisons. In terms of reliability ratings, Honda has the advantage in 5 out of 5 comparisons. Volkswagen has better safety ratings in 5 out of 9 comparisons while Honda has better safety ratings in 3 out of 9 comparisons. Honda and Volkswagen tie for safety in 1 comparisons. Honda shows higher ratings for retained value in 10 out of 10 comparisons.

Best Car Rankings: Honda has better car rankings in 10 categories: Honda CR-V in Best 5-seater SUVs, Honda Pilot in Best 7-Seater SUVs, Honda Civic (coupe) in Best Compact Cars, Honda CR-V in Best Crossover SUVs, Honda Fit in Best Hatchbacks, Honda Accord in Best Midsize Cars, Honda Passport in Best Midsize SUVs, Honda Civic (coupe) in Best Small Cars, Honda CR-V in Best Small SUVs, and Honda Pilot in Best SUVs with 3 Rows.

Most Reliable Car Rankings: Honda has better car rankings in 6 categories: Honda Pilot in Most Reliable Crossover SUVs, Honda Accord in Most Reliable Midsize Cars, Honda Pilot in Most Reliable Midsize SUVs, Honda Civic (coupe) in Most Reliable Small Cars, Honda CR-V in Most Reliable Small SUVs, and Honda Pilot in Most Reliable SUVs with 3 Rows.

Safest Car Rankings: Honda has better car rankings in 4 categories: Honda Passport in Safest Crossover SUVs, Honda Accord in Safest Midsize Cars, Honda Passport in Safest Midsize SUVs, and Honda Civic (coupe) in Safest Small Cars. Volkswagen has the better car ranking in 1 category: Tiguan in Safest SUVs with 3 Rows.

Best Cars for the Money Rankings: Honda has better car rankings in 3 categories: Honda CR-V in Best Crossover SUVs for the Money, Honda Civic in Best Small Cars for the Money, and Honda CR-V in Best Small SUVs for the Money.

Available Body Styles: Honda offers 6 SUVs, 3 sedans, 1 hatchback, and 1 minivan. In comparison, Volkswagen offers 5 SUVs, 3 sedans, and 2 hatchbacks.

Drivetrain Options: Honda offers 8 gasoline vehicles, 2 hybrids, and 1 electric vehicle. Volkswagen offers 9 gasoline vehicles and 1 electric vehicle.

Honda offers 7 all-wheel-drive models and 9 front-wheel-drive models. Volkswagen offers 7 all-wheel-drive models, 8 front-wheel-drive models, and 1 rear-wheel-drive model.