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.
New Car Pricing
SUVs
Hyundai Tucson
$29,795 - $39,620
Hyundai Tucson
$29,795 - $39,620
Hyundai Palisade
$41,782 - $54,828
Hyundai Palisade
$41,782 - $54,828
Hyundai Santa Fe
$31,647 - $45,938
Hyundai Santa Fe
$31,647 - $45,938
Cars
Hyundai ELANTRA
$22,469 - $28,720
Hyundai Sonata
$26,487 - $36,645
EVs
Hyundai IONIQ 5
$47,278 - $60,344
Hyundai IONIQ 5
$47,278 - $60,344
New Car Pricing
SUVs
Volkswagen Tiguan
$28,258 - $39,209
Volkswagen Taos
$25,384 - $36,440
Volkswagen Atlas
$39,661 - $55,757
Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport
$37,402 - $54,755
Volkswagen Atlas
$39,661 - $55,757
Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport
$37,402 - $54,755
Cars
Volkswagen Jetta
$22,598 - $29,842
Volkswagen Passat
$26,558 - $33,416
EVs
Volkswagen ID.4
$43,790 - $55,185
Volkswagen ID.4
$43,790 - $55,185
Used Car Pricing
SUVs
Hyundai Tucson
$28,269 - $39,221
Hyundai Tucson
$28,269 - $39,221
Hyundai Palisade
$43,653 - $56,991
Hyundai Palisade
$43,653 - $56,991
Hyundai Santa Fe
$29,907 - $43,915
Hyundai Santa Fe
$29,907 - $43,915
Cars
Hyundai ELANTRA
$21,999 - $28,910
Hyundai Sonata
$24,672 - $35,730
EVs
Hyundai IONIQ 5
$39,999 - $59,860
Hyundai IONIQ 5
$39,999 - $59,860
Used Car Pricing
SUVs
Volkswagen Tiguan
$29,837 - $38,588
Volkswagen Taos
$25,996 - $35,333
Volkswagen Atlas
$38,866 - $54,055
Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport
$35,994 - $53,487
Volkswagen Atlas
$38,866 - $54,055
Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport
$35,994 - $53,487
Cars
Volkswagen Jetta
$22,606 - $27,706
Volkswagen Passat
$21,295 - $29,998
EVs
Volkswagen ID.4
$41,784 - $58,900
Volkswagen ID.4
$41,784 - $58,900
5-Year Depreciation (Lower is better)
SUVs
Hyundai Tucson
41.6%
Hyundai Tucson
41.6%
Hyundai Palisade
48.2%
Hyundai Palisade
48.2%
Hyundai Santa Fe
50%
Hyundai Santa Fe
50%
Cars
Hyundai ELANTRA
41.1%
Hyundai Sonata
44.7%
EVs
Hyundai IONIQ 5
Not Yet Available
Hyundai IONIQ 5
Not Yet Available
5-Year Depreciation (Lower is better)
SUVs
Volkswagen Tiguan
44.1%
Volkswagen Taos
41.9%
Volkswagen Atlas
46.4%
Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport
46.4%
Volkswagen Atlas
46.4%
Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport
46.4%
Cars
Volkswagen Jetta
43.2%
Volkswagen Passat
48%
EVs
Volkswagen ID.4
56.7%
Volkswagen ID.4
56.7%
Horsepower / Torque
SUVs
Hyundai Tucson
187 hp / 178 foot-lbs
Hyundai Tucson
187 hp / 178 foot-lbs
Hyundai Palisade
291 hp / 262 foot-lbs
Hyundai Palisade
291 hp / 262 foot-lbs
Hyundai Santa Fe
191 hp / 181 foot-lbs
Hyundai Santa Fe
191 hp / 181 foot-lbs
Cars
Hyundai ELANTRA
147 hp / 132 foot-lbs
Hyundai Sonata
191 hp / 181 foot-lbs
EVs
Hyundai IONIQ 5
168 hp / 258 foot-lbs
Hyundai IONIQ 5
168 hp / 258 foot-lbs
Horsepower / Torque
SUVs
Volkswagen Tiguan
184 hp / 221 foot-lbs
Volkswagen Taos
158 hp / 184 foot-lbs
Volkswagen Atlas
235 hp / 258 foot-lbs
Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport
235 hp / 258 foot-lbs
Volkswagen Atlas
235 hp / 258 foot-lbs
Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport
235 hp / 258 foot-lbs
Cars
Volkswagen Jetta
158 hp / 184 foot-lbs
Volkswagen Passat
174 hp / 206 foot-lbs
EVs
Volkswagen ID.4
201 hp / 229 foot-lbs
Volkswagen ID.4
201 hp / 229 foot-lbs
MPG (city/highway/combined)
SUVs
Hyundai Tucson
25 / 32 / 28
Hyundai Tucson
25 / 32 / 28
Hyundai Palisade
19 / 27 / 22
Hyundai Palisade
19 / 27 / 22
Hyundai Santa Fe
25 / 28 / 26
Hyundai Santa Fe
25 / 28 / 26
Cars
Hyundai ELANTRA
33 / 42 / 37
Hyundai Sonata
27 / 37 / 31
MPG (city/highway/combined)
SUVs
Volkswagen Tiguan
24 / 31 / 27
Volkswagen Taos
28 / 36 / 31
Volkswagen Atlas
21 / 25 / 23
Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport
21 / 25 / 23
Volkswagen Atlas
21 / 25 / 23
Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport
21 / 25 / 23
Cars
Volkswagen Jetta
29 / 42 / 34
Volkswagen Passat
24 / 36 / 28
EV Range
Hyundai IONIQ 5
220 miles
Hyundai IONIQ 5
220 miles
EV Range
Volkswagen ID.4
209 miles
Volkswagen ID.4
209 miles
Max Towing Capacity
SUVs
Hyundai Tucson
2000 lbs
Hyundai Tucson
2000 lbs
Hyundai Palisade
5000 lbs
Hyundai Palisade
5000 lbs
Hyundai Santa Fe
3500 lbs
Hyundai Santa Fe
3500 lbs
EVs
Hyundai IONIQ 5
2300 lbs
Hyundai IONIQ 5
2300 lbs
Max Towing Capacity
SUVs
Volkswagen Tiguan
1500 lbs
Volkswagen Taos
Not yet available
Volkswagen Atlas
5000 lbs
Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport
5000 lbs
Volkswagen Atlas
5000 lbs
Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport
5000 lbs
EVs
Volkswagen ID.4
2700 lbs
Volkswagen ID.4
2700 lbs
iSeeCars Overall Quality Ratings
SUVs
Hyundai Tucson
8.4 / 10
Hyundai Tucson
8.4 / 10
Hyundai Palisade
Not available
Hyundai Palisade
Not available
Hyundai Santa Fe
8.5 / 10
Hyundai Santa Fe
8.5 / 10
Cars
Hyundai ELANTRA
7.9 / 10
Hyundai Sonata
8.2 / 10
EVs
Hyundai IONIQ 5
Not available
Hyundai IONIQ 5
Not available
iSeeCars Overall Quality Ratings
SUVs
Volkswagen Tiguan
7.5 / 10
Volkswagen Taos
Not available
Volkswagen Atlas
7.6 / 10
Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport
Not available
Volkswagen Atlas
7.6 / 10
Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport
Not available
Cars
Volkswagen Jetta
8.5 / 10
Volkswagen Passat
8.0 / 10
EVs
Volkswagen ID.4
Not available
Volkswagen ID.4
Not available
iSeeCars Reliability Ratings
SUVs
Hyundai Tucson
7.5 / 10
Hyundai Tucson
7.5 / 10
Hyundai Palisade
Not available
Hyundai Palisade
Not available
Hyundai Santa Fe
8.5 / 10
Hyundai Santa Fe
8.5 / 10
Cars
Hyundai ELANTRA
7.7 / 10
Hyundai Sonata
8.1 / 10
EVs
Hyundai IONIQ 5
Not available
Hyundai IONIQ 5
Not available
iSeeCars Reliability Ratings
SUVs
Volkswagen Tiguan
7.0 / 10
Volkswagen Taos
Not available
Volkswagen Atlas
5.7 / 10
Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport
Not available
Volkswagen Atlas
5.7 / 10
Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport
Not available
Cars
Volkswagen Jetta
8.0 / 10
Volkswagen Passat
7.6 / 10
EVs
Volkswagen ID.4
Not available
Volkswagen ID.4
Not available
iSeeCars Safety Ratings
SUVs
Hyundai Tucson
10 / 10
Hyundai Tucson
10 / 10
Hyundai Palisade
10 / 10
Hyundai Palisade
10 / 10
Hyundai Santa Fe
10 / 10
Hyundai Santa Fe
10 / 10
Cars
Hyundai ELANTRA
8.0 / 10
Hyundai Sonata
9.0 / 10
EVs
Hyundai IONIQ 5
Not available
Hyundai IONIQ 5
Not available
iSeeCars Safety Ratings
SUVs
Volkswagen Tiguan
8.0 / 10
Volkswagen Taos
Not available
Volkswagen Atlas
10 / 10
Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport
10 / 10
Volkswagen Atlas
10 / 10
Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport
10 / 10
Cars
Volkswagen Jetta
10 / 10
Volkswagen Passat
9.5 / 10
EVs
Volkswagen ID.4
10 / 10
Volkswagen ID.4
10 / 10
iSeeCars Resale Value Ratings
SUVs
Hyundai Tucson
7.8 / 10
Hyundai Tucson
7.8 / 10
Hyundai Palisade
6.8 / 10
Hyundai Palisade
6.8 / 10
Hyundai Santa Fe
7.0 / 10
Hyundai Santa Fe
7.0 / 10
Cars
Hyundai ELANTRA
7.9 / 10
Hyundai Sonata
7.4 / 10
EVs
Hyundai IONIQ 5
Not available
Hyundai IONIQ 5
Not available
iSeeCars Resale Value Ratings
SUVs
Volkswagen Tiguan
7.5 / 10
Volkswagen Taos
7.7 / 10
Volkswagen Atlas
7.1 / 10
Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport
7.1 / 10
Volkswagen Atlas
7.1 / 10
Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport
7.1 / 10
Cars
Volkswagen Jetta
7.6 / 10
Volkswagen Passat
6.9 / 10
EVs
Volkswagen ID.4
7.7 / 10
Volkswagen ID.4
7.7 / 10
iSeeCars Best Car Rankings
SUVs
Hyundai Tucson
#7 of 24 in
Best Small SUVs
Hyundai Santa Fe
#4 of 25 in
Best Midsize SUVs
Cars
Hyundai Elantra
#16 of 51 in
Best Small Cars
Hyundai Sonata
#8 of 13 in
Best Midsize Cars
iSeeCars Best Car Rankings
SUVs
Volkswagen Tiguan
#16 of 24 in
Best Small SUVs
Volkswagen Atlas
#15 of 25 in
Best Midsize SUVs
Cars
Volkswagen Jetta
#8 of 51 in
Best Small Cars
Volkswagen Passat
#10 of 13 in
Best Midsize Cars
iSeeCars Most Reliable Car Rankings
SUVs
Hyundai Tucson
#12 of 24 in
Most Reliable Small SUVs
Hyundai Santa Fe
#4 of 61 in
Most Reliable Crossover SUVs
Cars
Hyundai Elantra
#11 of 51 in
Most Reliable Small Cars
Hyundai Sonata
#8 of 13 in
Most Reliable Midsize Cars
iSeeCars Most Reliable Car Rankings
SUVs
Volkswagen Tiguan
#16 of 24 in
Most Reliable Small SUVs
Volkswagen Atlas
#37 of 61 in
Most Reliable Crossover SUVs
Cars
Volkswagen Jetta
#7 of 51 in
Most Reliable Small Cars
Volkswagen Passat
#10 of 13 in
Most Reliable Midsize Cars
iSeeCars Safest Car Rankings
SUVs
Hyundai Tucson
#9 of 61 in
Safest Crossover SUVs
Hyundai Palisade
#12 of 25 in
Safest Midsize SUVs
Hyundai Palisade
#12 of 25 in
Safest Midsize SUVs
Hyundai Santa Fe
#3 of 25 in
Safest Midsize SUVs
Hyundai Santa Fe
#3 of 25 in
Safest Midsize SUVs
Cars
Hyundai Elantra
#31 of 51 in
Safest Small Cars
Hyundai Sonata
#11 of 13 in
Safest Midsize Cars
iSeeCars Safest Car Rankings
SUVs
Volkswagen Tiguan
#50 of 61 in
Safest Crossover SUVs
Volkswagen Atlas
#7 of 25 in
Safest Midsize SUVs
Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport
#10 of 25 in
Safest Midsize SUVs
Volkswagen Atlas
#7 of 25 in
Safest Midsize SUVs
Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport
#10 of 25 in
Safest Midsize SUVs
Cars
Volkswagen Jetta
#6 of 51 in
Safest Small Cars
Volkswagen Passat
#10 of 13 in
Safest Midsize Cars
iSeeCars Best Resale Value Rankings
SUVs
Hyundai Tucson
#11 of 24 in
Small SUVs
Hyundai Tucson
#11 of 24 in
Small SUVs
Hyundai Palisade
#16 of 25 in
Midsize SUVs
Hyundai Palisade
#16 of 25 in
Midsize SUVs
Hyundai Santa Fe
#22 of 25 in
Midsize SUVs
Hyundai Santa Fe
#22 of 25 in
Midsize SUVs
Cars
Hyundai Elantra
#31 of 51 in
Small Cars
Hyundai Sonata
#6 of 13 in
Midsize Cars
iSeeCars Best Resale Value Rankings
SUVs
Volkswagen Tiguan
#18 of 24 in
Small SUVs
Volkswagen Taos
#14 of 24 in
Small SUVs
Volkswagen Atlas
#11 of 25 in
Midsize SUVs
Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport
#12 of 25 in
Midsize SUVs
Volkswagen Atlas
#11 of 25 in
Midsize SUVs
Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport
#12 of 25 in
Midsize SUVs
Cars
Volkswagen Jetta
#41 of 51 in
Small Cars
Volkswagen Passat
#11 of 13 in
Midsize Cars
iSeeCars Best Cars for the Money Rankings
SUVs
Hyundai Tucson
#7 of 14 in
Best Small SUVs for the Money
Cars
Hyundai Elantra
#9 of 12 in
Best Small Cars for the Money
Hyundai Sonata
#6 of 8 in
Best Midsize Cars for the Money
iSeeCars Best Cars for the Money Rankings
SUVs
Volkswagen Tiguan
#14 of 14 in
Best Small SUVs for the Money
Cars
Volkswagen Jetta
#5 of 12 in
Best Small Cars for the Money
Volkswagen Passat
#8 of 8 in
Best Midsize Cars for the Money