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

Hyundai versus Volkswagen: Pricing and Value: Analyzing Hyundai versus Volkswagen pricing we see a lower new vehicle starting price for Hyundai in 5 out of 9 vehicle comparisons. In contrast, Volkswagen has lower used vehicle starting prices in 4 out of 7 vehicle comparisons. Hyundai models depreciate at a lower (better) rate in 8 out of 9 comparisons.

Hyundai versus Volkswagen: Horsepower, Fuel Efficiency and Towing Capacity: Hyundai vehicles offer higher maximum horsepower numbers in their base trim in 5 out of 9 model comparisons, with Volkswagen offering more horsepower in 4 comparisons. Volkswagen offers higher MPG for its vehicles in their base trim in 3 out of 3 comparisons. Hyundai offers a longer driving range in 1 out of 1 model comparisons. Volkswagen offers a greater towing capacity in 3 out of 5 comparisons. Hyundai offers greater towing capacity in 1 out of 5 comparisons, and in 1 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 2 out of 2 model comparisons. In terms of reliability ratings, Volkswagen has the advantage in 1 out of 2 comparisons. Hyundai has higher reliability ratings in 0 out of 2 comparisons, and Hyundai and Volkswagen tie in 1 comparisons. Hyundai has better safety ratings in 5 out of 8 comparisons while Volkswagen has better safety ratings in 2 out of 8 comparisons. Hyundai and Volkswagen tie for safety in 1 comparisons. Hyundai shows higher ratings for retained value in 8 out of 9 comparisons.

Best Car Rankings: Hyundai has better car rankings in 6 categories: Hyundai TUCSON in Best 5-seater SUVs, Hyundai ELANTRA in Best Compact Cars, Hyundai TUCSON in Best Crossover SUVs, Hyundai SONATA in Best Midsize Cars, Hyundai ELANTRA in Best Small Cars, and Hyundai TUCSON in Best Small SUVs. Volkswagen has the better car ranking in 1 category: Golf in Best Hatchbacks.

Most Reliable Car Rankings: Hyundai has the better car ranking in 1 category: SANTA FE in Most Reliable Crossover SUVs. Volkswagen has better car rankings in 3 categories: Volkswagen Passat in Most Reliable Midsize Cars, Volkswagen Golf in Most Reliable Small Cars, and Volkswagen Tiguan in Most Reliable Small SUVs.

Safest Car Rankings: Hyundai has better car rankings in 6 categories: Hyundai TUCSON in Safest Crossover SUVs, Hyundai IONIQ 5 in Safest Electric SUVs, Hyundai SONATA in Safest Midsize Cars, Hyundai PALISADE in Safest Midsize SUVs, Hyundai ELANTRA in Safest Small Cars, and Hyundai PALISADE in Safest SUVs with 3 Rows.

Best Cars for the Money Rankings: Hyundai has the better car ranking in 1 category: ELANTRA in Best Small Cars for the Money. Volkswagen has better car rankings in 2 categories: Volkswagen Tiguan in Best Crossover SUVs for the Money and Volkswagen Tiguan in Best Small SUVs for the Money.

Available Body Styles: Hyundai offers 11 SUVs and 6 sedans. In comparison, Volkswagen offers 5 SUVs, 2 sedans, 2 hatchbacks, and 1 minivan.

Drivetrain Options: Hyundai offers 9 gasoline vehicles, 4 hybrids, 1 plug-in hybrid, and 4 electric vehicles. Volkswagen offers 8 gasoline vehicles and 2 electric vehicles.

Hyundai offers 12 all-wheel-drive models, 13 front-wheel-drive models, and 3 rear-wheel-drive models. Volkswagen offers 7 all-wheel-drive models, 7 front-wheel-drive models, and 2 rear-wheel-drive models.