Hyundai vs. Volkswagen

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

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

Hyundai versus Volkswagen: Pricing and Value: Analyzing Hyundai versus Volkswagen pricing, we see lower new vehicle starting prices for both Hyundai and Volkswagen in 5 out of 10 vehicle comparisons. In contrast, Volkswagen has lower used vehicle starting prices in 5 out of 9 vehicle comparisons. Hyundai models depreciate at a lower (better) rate in 10 out of 10 comparisons.

Hyundai versus Volkswagen: Horsepower, Fuel Efficiency and Towing Capacity: Hyundai vehicles offer higher maximum horsepower numbers in their base trim in 7 out of 10 model comparisons, with Volkswagen offering more horsepower in 3 comparisons. Volkswagen offers higher MPG for its vehicles in their base trim in 3 out of 6 comparisons. Hyundai offers a longer driving range in 1 out of 1 model comparisons. Volkswagen offers a greater towing capacity in 3 out of 6 comparisons. Hyundai offers greater towing capacity in 1 out of 6 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 Volkswagen with higher quality ratings in 2 out of 3 model comparisons. In terms of reliability ratings, Hyundai has the advantage in 2 out of 3 comparisons. Volkswagen has better safety ratings in 4 out of 9 comparisons while Hyundai has better safety ratings in 3 out of 9 comparisons. Hyundai and Volkswagen tie for safety in 2 comparisons. Hyundai shows higher ratings for retained value in 10 out of 10 comparisons.

Best Car Rankings: Hyundai and Volkswagen each have better car rankings in 5 categories. Hyundai ranks better in the following cases: Hyundai SANTA FE in Best 7-Seater SUVs, Hyundai SANTA FE in Best Crossover SUVs, Hyundai SONATA in Best Midsize Cars, Hyundai SANTA FE in Best Midsize SUVs, and Hyundai SANTA FE in Best SUVs with 3 Rows. Volkswagen ranks better in the following cases: Volkswagen Tiguan in Best 5-seater SUVs, Volkswagen Golf in Best Compact Cars, Volkswagen Golf in Best Hatchbacks, Volkswagen Golf in Best Small Cars, and Volkswagen Tiguan in Best Small SUVs.

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 4 categories: Hyundai SANTA FE in Safest Crossover SUVs, Hyundai SONATA in Safest Midsize Cars, 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 ID.4 in Safest Electric SUVs and Volkswagen Golf in Safest Small Cars.

Best Cars for the Money Rankings: Hyundai has better car rankings in 3 categories: Hyundai TUCSON in Best Crossover SUVs for the Money, Hyundai ELANTRA in Best Small Cars for the Money, and Hyundai TUCSON in Best Small SUVs for the Money.

Available Body Styles: Hyundai offers 13 SUVs and 6 sedans. In comparison, Volkswagen offers 5 SUVs, 3 sedans, and 2 hatchbacks.

Drivetrain Options: Hyundai offers 10 gasoline vehicles, 4 hybrids, 2 plug-in hybrids, 3 electric vehicles, and 1 hydrogen vehicle. Volkswagen offers 9 gasoline vehicles and 1 electric vehicle.

Hyundai offers 12 all-wheel-drive models, 15 front-wheel-drive models, and 2 rear-wheel-drive models. Volkswagen offers 7 all-wheel-drive models, 8 front-wheel-drive models, and 1 rear-wheel-drive model.