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 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 3 out of 5 vehicle comparisons. Volkswagen also has a lower used vehicle starting price in 3 out of 5 comparisons. Volkswagen models depreciate at a lower (better) rate in 3 out of 5 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 6 out of 6 model comparisons. Volkswagen offers higher MPG for its vehicles in their base trim in 2 out of 5 comparisons. Jeep vehicles have higher MPG in 1 comparisons, and 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: Volkswagen has better safety ratings in 4 out of 5 comparisons. Jeep and Volkswagen tie for safety in 1 comparisons. Volkswagen shows higher ratings for retained value in 3 out of 5 comparisons. Jeep shows higher retained value ratings in 1 out of 5 comparisons, and Jeep and Volkswagen tie over 1 comparisons.

Safest Car Rankings: Jeep has better car rankings in 3 categories: Jeep Grand Cherokee L in Safest Crossover SUVs, Jeep Grand Cherokee L in Safest Midsize SUVs, and Jeep Grand Cherokee L in Safest SUVs with 3 Rows.

Available Body Styles: Jeep offers only 12 SUVs. In comparison, Volkswagen offers 5 SUVs, 2 sedans, 2 hatchbacks, and 1 minivan.

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

Jeep offers . Volkswagen offers 7 all-wheel-drive models, 7 front-wheel-drive models, and 2 rear-wheel-drive models.