Hyundai vs. Volkswagen

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

Hyundai versus Volkswagen: Pricing and Value

Analyzing Hyundai versus Volkswagen pricing we see a lower new vehicle starting price for Volkswagen in 6 out of 10 vehicle comparisons. In contrast, Hyundai has lower used vehicle starting prices in 6 out of 10 vehicle comparisons. And with regards to depreciation, both Hyundai and Volkswagen models depreciate at a lower (better) rate in 4 out of 8 comparisons.

Hyundai versus Volkswagen: Horsepower, Fuel Efficiency and Towing Capacity

Volkswagen vehicles offer higher maximum horsepower numbers in their base trim in 5 out of 10 model comparisons, with Hyundai offering more horsepower in 5 comparisons. Hyundai offers higher MPG for its vehicles in their base trim in 5 out of 8 comparisons. Hyundai offers a longer driving range in 2 out of 2 model comparisons. Volkswagen offers a greater towing capacity in 4 out of 7 comparisons. Hyundai offers greater towing capacity in 1 out of 7 comparisons, and in 2 comparisons Hyundai and Volkswagen have the same towing capacity.

Hyundai versus Volkswagen: Quality, Reliability, Safety, and Value Retention Ratings

A comparison of Hyundai versus Volkswagen overall quality ratings shows Hyundai with higher quality ratings in 3 out of 4 model comparisons. In terms of reliability ratings, Hyundai has the advantage in 3 out of 4 comparisons. Volkswagen has better safety ratings in 2 out of 7 comparisons while Hyundai has better safety ratings in 1 out of 7 comparisons. Hyundai and Volkswagen tie for safety in 4 comparisons. Volkswagen shows higher ratings for retained value in 4 out of 8 comparisons.

Best Car Rankings

Hyundai has better car rankings in 5 categories: Hyundai Santa Fe in Best Crossover SUVs, Hyundai Sonata in Best Midsize Cars, Hyundai Santa Fe in Best Midsize SUVs, Hyundai Tucson in Best Small SUVs, and Hyundai Santa Fe in Best SUVs with 3 Rows. Volkswagen has the better car ranking in 1 category: Golf in Best Small Cars.

Most Reliable Car Rankings

Hyundai has better car rankings in 5 categories: Hyundai Santa Fe in Most Reliable Crossover SUVs, Hyundai Sonata in Most Reliable Midsize Cars, Hyundai Santa Fe in Most Reliable Midsize SUVs, Hyundai Tucson in Most Reliable Small SUVs, and Hyundai Santa Fe in Most Reliable SUVs with 3 Rows. Volkswagen has the better car ranking in 1 category: Golf in Most Reliable Small Cars.

Safest Car Rankings

Hyundai has better car rankings in 3 categories: Hyundai Santa Fe in Safest Crossover SUVs, Hyundai Santa Fe in Safest Midsize SUVs, and Hyundai Santa Fe in Safest SUVs with 3 Rows. Volkswagen has better car rankings in 2 categories: Volkswagen Passat in Safest Midsize Cars and Volkswagen Golf in Safest Small Cars.

Best Resale Value Rankings

Hyundai has better car rankings in 3 categories: Hyundai Tucson in Crossover SUVs with Best Resale Value, Hyundai Sonata in Midsize Cars with Best Resale Value, and Hyundai Tucson in Small SUVs with Best Resale Value. Volkswagen has better car rankings in 5 categories: Volkswagen e-Golf in Electric Cars with Best Resale Value, Volkswagen Atlas in Midsize SUVs with Best Resale Value, Volkswagen Beetle in Small Cars with Best Resale Value, Volkswagen e-Golf in Small Electric Cars with Best Resale Value, and Volkswagen Tiguan in SUVs with 3 Rows with Best Resale Value.

Best Cars for the Money Rankings

Hyundai has better car rankings in 3 categories: Hyundai Santa Fe in Best Crossover SUVs for the Money, Hyundai Sonata in Best Midsize Cars for the Money, and Hyundai Tucson in Best Small SUVs for the Money. Volkswagen has the better car ranking in 1 category: Golf in Best Small Cars for the Money.

Available Body Styles

Hyundai offers 12 SUVs, 6 sedans, 1 coupe, and 2 hatchbacks. In comparison, Volkswagen offers 5 SUVs, 4 sedans, and 2 hatchbacks.

Drivetrain Options

Hyundai offers 12 gasoline vehicles, 5 hybrids, 3 plug-in hybrids, and 2 electric vehicles. Volkswagen offers 10 gasoline vehicles and 1 electric vehicle.

Hyundai offers 10 all-wheel-drive models, 17 front-wheel-drive models, and 1 rear-wheel-drive model. Volkswagen offers 7 all-wheel-drive models, 9 front-wheel-drive models, and 1 rear-wheel-drive model.