Jeep vs. Volkswagen

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

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

Jeep versus Volkswagen: Pricing and Value: Analyzing Jeep versus Volkswagen pricing we see a lower new vehicle starting price for Volkswagen in 6 out of 6 vehicle comparisons. Volkswagen also has a lower used vehicle starting price in 5 out of 6 comparisons. Volkswagen models depreciate at a lower (better) rate in 4 out of 6 comparisons. The lower overall prices for Volkswagen, plus their lower depreciation rate, gives Volkswagen the overall advantage over Jeep.

Jeep versus Volkswagen: Horsepower, Fuel Efficiency and Towing Capacity: Jeep vehicles offer higher maximum horsepower numbers in their base trim in 5 out of 6 model comparisons, with Volkswagen offering more horsepower in 1 comparisons. Volkswagen offers higher MPG for its vehicles in their base trim in 4 out of 6 comparisons. Both Jeep and Volkswagen vehicles have the same MPG in 2 comparisons. Jeep offers a greater towing capacity in 6 out of 6 comparisons.

Jeep versus Volkswagen: Quality, Reliability, Safety, and Value Retention Ratings: A comparison of Jeep versus Volkswagen overall quality ratings shows Jeep with higher quality ratings in 2 out of 3 model comparisons. In terms of reliability ratings, Jeep has the advantage in 3 out of 3 comparisons. Volkswagen has better safety ratings in 3 out of 6 comparisons while Jeep has better safety ratings in 2 out of 6 comparisons. Jeep and Volkswagen tie for safety in 1 comparisons. Volkswagen shows higher ratings for retained value in 4 out of 6 comparisons.

Best Car Rankings: Jeep has better car rankings in 3 categories: Jeep Wrangler Unlimited in Best 5-seater SUVs, Jeep Grand Cherokee in Best Crossover SUVs, and Jeep Wrangler Unlimited in Best Midsize SUVs. Volkswagen has the better car ranking in 1 category: Tiguan in Best Small SUVs.

Most Reliable Car Rankings: Jeep has better car rankings in 3 categories: Jeep Grand Cherokee in Most Reliable Crossover SUVs, Jeep Grand Cherokee in Most Reliable Midsize SUVs, and Jeep Cherokee in Most Reliable Small SUVs.

Safest Car Rankings: Volkswagen has better car rankings in 3 categories: Volkswagen Tiguan in Safest Crossover SUVs, Volkswagen Atlas in Safest Midsize SUVs, and Volkswagen Tiguan in Safest SUVs with 3 Rows.

Best Cars for the Money Rankings: Jeep has better car rankings in 2 categories: Jeep Compass in Best Crossover SUVs for the Money and Jeep Cherokee in Best Small SUVs for the Money.

Available Body Styles: Jeep offers only 12 SUVs. In comparison, Volkswagen offers 5 SUVs, 3 sedans, and 2 hatchbacks.

Drivetrain Options: Jeep offers 11 gasoline vehicles and 2 plug-in hybrids. Volkswagen offers 9 gasoline vehicles and 1 electric vehicle.

Jeep offers . Volkswagen offers 7 all-wheel-drive models, 8 front-wheel-drive models, and 1 rear-wheel-drive model.