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

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 9 vehicle comparisons. Volkswagen also has a lower used vehicle starting price in 6 out of 7 comparisons. Honda models depreciate at a lower (better) rate in 9 out of 9 comparisons.

Honda versus Volkswagen: Horsepower, Fuel Efficiency and Towing Capacity: Volkswagen vehicles offer higher maximum horsepower numbers in their base trim in 5 out of 9 model comparisons, with Honda offering more horsepower in 4 comparisons. Volkswagen offers higher MPG for its vehicles in their base trim in 2 out of 3 comparisons. Both Honda and Volkswagen vehicles have the same MPG in 1 comparisons. Volkswagen offers a greater towing capacity in 1 out of 4 comparisons. In 3 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 3 out of 3 model comparisons. In terms of reliability ratings, Honda has the advantage in 3 out of 3 comparisons. Honda has better safety ratings in 5 out of 8 comparisons while Volkswagen has better safety ratings in 2 out of 8 comparisons. Honda and Volkswagen tie for safety in 1 comparisons. Honda shows higher ratings for retained value in 9 out of 9 comparisons.

Best Car Rankings: Honda has better car rankings in 7 categories: Honda CR-V in Best 5-seater SUVs, Honda Civic (hatchback) in Best Compact Cars, Honda CR-V in Best Crossover SUVs, Honda Civic (hatchback) in Best Hatchbacks, Honda Accord in Best Midsize Cars, Honda Civic (hatchback) in Best Small Cars, and Honda CR-V in Best Small SUVs.

Most Reliable Car Rankings: Honda has better car rankings in 4 categories: Honda CR-V in Most Reliable Crossover SUVs, Honda Accord in Most Reliable Midsize Cars, Honda Civic (coupe) in Most Reliable Small Cars, and Honda CR-V in Most Reliable Small SUVs.

Safest Car Rankings: Honda has better car rankings in 5 categories: Honda HR-V in Safest Crossover SUVs, Honda Accord in Safest Midsize Cars, Honda Pilot in Safest Midsize SUVs, Honda Civic (hatchback) in Safest Small Cars, and Honda Pilot 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 7 SUVs, 4 sedans, 2 hatchbacks, and 1 minivan. In comparison, Volkswagen offers 5 SUVs, 2 sedans, 2 hatchbacks, and 1 minivan.

Drivetrain Options: Honda offers 8 gasoline vehicles, 3 hybrids, 1 electric vehicle, and 1 hydrogen vehicle. Volkswagen offers 8 gasoline vehicles and 2 electric vehicles.

Honda offers 7 all-wheel-drive models and 11 front-wheel-drive models. Volkswagen offers 7 all-wheel-drive models, 7 front-wheel-drive models, and 2 rear-wheel-drive models.