Jeep vs. Volkswagen
When comparing the Jeep brand to the Volkswagen brand, Jeep has the advantage in the areas of depreciation, horsepower, towing capacity, reliability, retained value and vehicle rankings. Volkswagen has the advantage in the areas of new car pricing, used car pricing, fuel efficiency, overall quality, safety 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 8 vehicle comparisons. Volkswagen also has a lower used vehicle starting price in 4 out of 6 comparisons. Jeep models depreciate at a lower (better) rate in 4 out of 4 comparisons.
Jeep versus Volkswagen: Horsepower, Fuel Efficiency and Towing Capacity
Jeep vehicles offer higher maximum horsepower numbers in their base trim in 7 out of 8 model comparisons, with Volkswagen offering more horsepower in 1 comparisons. Volkswagen offers higher MPG for its vehicles in their base trim in 3 out of 3 comparisons. Jeep offers a greater towing capacity in 8 out of 8 comparisons.
Jeep versus Volkswagen: Quality, Reliability, Safety, and Value Retention Ratings
A comparison of Jeep versus Volkswagen overall quality ratings shows Volkswagen with higher quality ratings in 1 out of 2 model comparisons. In terms of reliability ratings, Jeep has the advantage in 3 out of 3 comparisons. Volkswagen has better safety ratings in 6 out of 8 comparisons. Jeep and Volkswagen tie for safety in 2 comparisons. Jeep shows higher ratings for retained value in 4 out of 4 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 Atlas in Safest Crossover SUVs, Volkswagen Atlas in Safest Midsize SUVs, and Volkswagen Atlas in Safest SUVs with 3 Rows.
Best Resale Value Rankings
Jeep has better car rankings in 5 categories: Jeep Wrangler Unlimited in 5-seater SUVs with Best Resale Value, Jeep Renegade in Crossover SUVs with Best Resale Value, Jeep Wrangler Unlimited in Midsize SUVs with Best Resale Value, Jeep Cherokee in Small SUVs with Best Resale Value, and Jeep Grand Cherokee L in SUVs with 3 Rows with Best Resale Value.
Available Body Styles
Jeep offers only 15 SUVs. In comparison, Volkswagen offers 5 SUVs, 4 sedans, and 2 hatchbacks.
Drivetrain Options
Jeep offers 13 gasoline vehicles, 1 diesel, and 3 plug-in hybrids. Volkswagen offers 10 gasoline vehicles and 1 electric vehicle.
Jeep offers . Volkswagen offers 7 all-wheel-drive models, 9 front-wheel-drive models, and 1 rear-wheel-drive model.
New Car Pricing
SUVs
Jeep Cherokee
$34,785 - $44,920
Jeep Grand Cherokee
$42,920 - $70,053
Jeep Grand Cherokee
$42,920 - $70,053
Jeep Grand Cherokee L
$44,830 - $75,556
Jeep Grand Cherokee WK
$36,702 - $55,749
Jeep Grand Cherokee WK
$36,702 - $55,749
Other Comparisons
Jeep Grand Cherokee (Plug-in Hybrid)
$58,852 - $79,347
Jeep Grand Cherokee (Plug-in Hybrid)
$58,852 - $79,347
New Car Pricing
SUVs
Volkswagen Tiguan
$30,476 - $40,828
Volkswagen Atlas
$39,695 - $55,919
Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport
$38,632 - $54,279
Volkswagen Atlas
$39,695 - $55,919
Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport
$38,632 - $54,279
Volkswagen Atlas
$39,695 - $55,919
Other Comparisons
Volkswagen Atlas
$39,695 - $55,919
Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport
$38,632 - $54,279
Used Car Pricing
SUVs
Jeep Cherokee
$33,775 - $43,697
Jeep Grand Cherokee
$39,554 - $64,774
Jeep Grand Cherokee
$39,554 - $64,774
Jeep Grand Cherokee L
$43,015 - $70,960
Jeep Grand Cherokee WK
$29,876 - $40,993
Jeep Grand Cherokee WK
$29,876 - $40,993
Other Comparisons
Jeep Grand Cherokee (Plug-in Hybrid)
Not Yet Available
Jeep Grand Cherokee (Plug-in Hybrid)
Not Yet Available
Used Car Pricing
SUVs
Volkswagen Tiguan
$29,751 - $38,039
Volkswagen Atlas
$38,123 - $54,452
Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport
$35,990 - $53,373
Volkswagen Atlas
$38,123 - $54,452
Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport
$35,990 - $53,373
Volkswagen Atlas
$38,123 - $54,452
Other Comparisons
Volkswagen Atlas
$38,123 - $54,452
Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport
$35,990 - $53,373
5-Year Depreciation (Lower is better)
SUVs
Jeep Cherokee
41.7%
Jeep Grand Cherokee
42.5%
Jeep Grand Cherokee
42.5%
Jeep Grand Cherokee L
34.9%
Jeep Grand Cherokee WK
Not Yet Available
Jeep Grand Cherokee WK
Not Yet Available
Other Comparisons
Jeep Grand Cherokee (Plug-in Hybrid)
Not Yet Available
Jeep Grand Cherokee (Plug-in Hybrid)
Not Yet Available
5-Year Depreciation (Lower is better)
SUVs
Volkswagen Tiguan
44.1%
Volkswagen Atlas
46.4%
Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport
46.4%
Volkswagen Atlas
46.4%
Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport
46.4%
Volkswagen Atlas
46.4%
Other Comparisons
Volkswagen Atlas
46.4%
Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport
46.4%
Horsepower / Torque
SUVs
Jeep Cherokee
180 hp / 171 foot-lbs
Jeep Grand Cherokee
293 hp / 260 foot-lbs
Jeep Grand Cherokee
293 hp / 260 foot-lbs
Jeep Grand Cherokee L
293 hp / 260 foot-lbs
Jeep Grand Cherokee WK
293 hp / 260 foot-lbs
Jeep Grand Cherokee WK
293 hp / 260 foot-lbs
Other Comparisons
Jeep Grand Cherokee (Plug-in Hybrid)
375 hp / 470 foot-lbs
Jeep Grand Cherokee (Plug-in Hybrid)
375 hp / 470 foot-lbs
Horsepower / Torque
SUVs
Volkswagen Tiguan
184 hp / 221 foot-lbs
Volkswagen Atlas
269 hp / 273 foot-lbs
Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport
269 hp / 273 foot-lbs
Volkswagen Atlas
269 hp / 273 foot-lbs
Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport
269 hp / 273 foot-lbs
Volkswagen Atlas
269 hp / 273 foot-lbs
Other Comparisons
Volkswagen Atlas
269 hp / 273 foot-lbs
Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport
269 hp / 273 foot-lbs
MPG (city/highway/combined)
SUVs
Jeep Cherokee
21 / 29 / 24
Jeep Grand Cherokee
Not Yet Available
Jeep Grand Cherokee
Not Yet Available
Jeep Grand Cherokee L
Not Yet Available
Jeep Grand Cherokee WK
19 / 26 / 21
Jeep Grand Cherokee WK
19 / 26 / 21
Other Comparisons
Jeep Grand Cherokee (Plug-in Hybrid)
Not Yet Available
Jeep Grand Cherokee (Plug-in Hybrid)
Not Yet Available
MPG (city/highway/combined)
SUVs
Volkswagen Tiguan
23 / 30 / 26
Volkswagen Atlas
20 / 27 / 23
Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport
20 / 27 / 23
Volkswagen Atlas
20 / 27 / 23
Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport
20 / 27 / 23
Volkswagen Atlas
20 / 27 / 23
Other Comparisons
Volkswagen Atlas
20 / 27 / 23
Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport
20 / 27 / 23
Max Towing Capacity
SUVs
Jeep Cherokee
4000 lbs
Jeep Grand Cherokee
6200 lbs
Jeep Grand Cherokee
6200 lbs
Jeep Grand Cherokee L
7200 lbs
Jeep Grand Cherokee WK
7200 lbs
Jeep Grand Cherokee WK
7200 lbs
Other Comparisons
Jeep Grand Cherokee (Plug-in Hybrid)
6000 lbs
Jeep Grand Cherokee (Plug-in Hybrid)
6000 lbs
Max Towing Capacity
SUVs
Volkswagen Tiguan
1500 lbs
Volkswagen Atlas
5000 lbs
Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport
5000 lbs
Volkswagen Atlas
5000 lbs
Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport
5000 lbs
Volkswagen Atlas
5000 lbs
Other Comparisons
Volkswagen Atlas
5000 lbs
Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport
5000 lbs
iSeeCars Overall Quality Ratings
SUVs
Jeep Cherokee
8.0 / 10
Jeep Grand Cherokee
8.5 / 10
Jeep Grand Cherokee
8.5 / 10
Jeep Grand Cherokee L
Not available
Jeep Grand Cherokee WK
Not available
Jeep Grand Cherokee WK
Not available
Other Comparisons
Jeep Grand Cherokee (Plug-in Hybrid)
Not available
Jeep Grand Cherokee (Plug-in Hybrid)
Not available
iSeeCars Overall Quality Ratings
SUVs
Volkswagen Tiguan
8.1 / 10
Volkswagen Atlas
7.6 / 10
Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport
Not available
Volkswagen Atlas
7.6 / 10
Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport
Not available
Volkswagen Atlas
7.6 / 10
Other Comparisons
Volkswagen Atlas
7.6 / 10
Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport
Not available
iSeeCars Reliability Ratings
SUVs
Jeep Cherokee
8.2 / 10
Jeep Grand Cherokee
8.6 / 10
Jeep Grand Cherokee
8.6 / 10
Jeep Grand Cherokee L
Not available
Jeep Grand Cherokee WK
Not available
Jeep Grand Cherokee WK
Not available
Other Comparisons
Jeep Grand Cherokee (Plug-in Hybrid)
8.8 / 10
Jeep Grand Cherokee (Plug-in Hybrid)
8.8 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Ratings
SUVs
Volkswagen Tiguan
7.0 / 10
Volkswagen Atlas
5.7 / 10
Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport
Not available
Volkswagen Atlas
5.7 / 10
Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport
Not available
Volkswagen Atlas
5.7 / 10
Other Comparisons
Volkswagen Atlas
5.7 / 10
Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport
Not available
iSeeCars Safety Ratings
SUVs
Jeep Cherokee
8.0 / 10
Jeep Grand Cherokee
9.3 / 10
Jeep Grand Cherokee
9.3 / 10
Jeep Grand Cherokee L
9.9 / 10
Jeep Grand Cherokee WK
9.0 / 10
Jeep Grand Cherokee WK
9.0 / 10
Other Comparisons
Jeep Grand Cherokee (Plug-in Hybrid)
10 / 10
Jeep Grand Cherokee (Plug-in Hybrid)
10 / 10
iSeeCars Safety Ratings
SUVs
Volkswagen Tiguan
9.8 / 10
Volkswagen Atlas
10 / 10
Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport
10 / 10
Volkswagen Atlas
10 / 10
Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport
10 / 10
Volkswagen Atlas
10 / 10
Other Comparisons
Volkswagen Atlas
10 / 10
Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport
10 / 10
iSeeCars Resale Value Ratings
SUVs
Jeep Cherokee
7.8 / 10
Jeep Grand Cherokee
7.7 / 10
Jeep Grand Cherokee
7.7 / 10
Jeep Grand Cherokee L
8.5 / 10
Jeep Grand Cherokee WK
Not available
Jeep Grand Cherokee WK
Not available
Other Comparisons
Jeep Grand Cherokee (Plug-in Hybrid)
Not available
Jeep Grand Cherokee (Plug-in Hybrid)
Not available
iSeeCars Resale Value Ratings
SUVs
Volkswagen Tiguan
7.5 / 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
Volkswagen Atlas
7.1 / 10
Other Comparisons
Volkswagen Atlas
7.1 / 10
Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport
7.1 / 10
iSeeCars Best Car Rankings
SUVs
Jeep Cherokee
#13 of 19 in
Best Small SUVs
Jeep Grand Cherokee
#12 of 31 in
Best Midsize SUVs
Other Comparisons
Jeep Grand Cherokee
#2 of 27 in
Best Hybrid Crossover SUVs
iSeeCars Best Car Rankings
SUVs
Volkswagen Tiguan
#12 of 19 in
Best Small SUVs
Volkswagen Atlas
#18 of 31 in
Best Midsize SUVs
Other Comparisons
Volkswagen Atlas
#15 of 22 in
Best 7-Seater SUVs
iSeeCars Most Reliable Car Rankings
SUVs
Jeep Cherokee
#6 of 19 in
Most Reliable Small SUVs
Jeep Grand Cherokee
#8 of 31 in
Most Reliable Midsize SUVs
Other Comparisons
Jeep Grand Cherokee
#2 of 15 in
Most Reliable Plug-in Hybrid SUVs (PHEV)
iSeeCars Most Reliable Car Rankings
SUVs
Volkswagen Tiguan
#14 of 19 in
Most Reliable Small SUVs
Volkswagen Atlas
#19 of 31 in
Most Reliable Midsize SUVs
Other Comparisons
Volkswagen Atlas
#19 of 31 in
Most Reliable Midsize SUVs
iSeeCars Safest Car Rankings
SUVs
Jeep Cherokee
#49 of 66 in
Safest Crossover SUVs
Jeep Grand Cherokee
#20 of 31 in
Safest Midsize SUVs
Jeep Grand Cherokee
#20 of 31 in
Safest Midsize SUVs
Jeep Grand Cherokee L
#13 of 30 in
Safest SUVs with 3 Rows
Jeep Grand Cherokee WK
#21 of 31 in
Safest Midsize SUVs
Jeep Grand Cherokee WK
#21 of 31 in
Safest Midsize SUVs
Other Comparisons
Jeep Grand Cherokee
#2 of 30 in
Safest Hybrid SUVs
Jeep Grand Cherokee
#2 of 30 in
Safest Hybrid SUVs
iSeeCars Safest Car Rankings
SUVs
Volkswagen Tiguan
#38 of 66 in
Safest Crossover SUVs
Volkswagen Atlas
#10 of 31 in
Safest Midsize SUVs
Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport
#16 of 31 in
Safest Midsize SUVs
Volkswagen Atlas
#7 of 30 in
Safest SUVs with 3 Rows
Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport
#16 of 31 in
Safest Midsize SUVs
Volkswagen Atlas
#10 of 31 in
Safest Midsize SUVs
Other Comparisons
Volkswagen Atlas
#7 of 30 in
Safest SUVs with 3 Rows
Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport
#16 of 31 in
Safest Midsize SUVs
iSeeCars Best Resale Value Rankings
SUVs
Jeep Cherokee
#9 of 19 in
Small SUVs
Jeep Grand Cherokee
#16 of 31 in
Midsize SUVs
Jeep Grand Cherokee
#16 of 31 in
Midsize SUVs
Jeep Grand Cherokee L
#3 of 30 in
SUVs with 3 Rows
Jeep Grand Cherokee WK
#6 of 31 in
Midsize SUVs
Jeep Grand Cherokee WK
#6 of 31 in
Midsize SUVs
Other Comparisons
Jeep Grand Cherokee
#11 of 12 in
Hybrid Midsize SUVs
Jeep Grand Cherokee
#11 of 12 in
Hybrid Midsize SUVs
iSeeCars Best Resale Value Rankings
SUVs
Volkswagen Tiguan
#11 of 19 in
Small SUVs
Volkswagen Atlas
#23 of 31 in
Midsize SUVs
Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport
#17 of 31 in
Midsize SUVs
Volkswagen Atlas
#19 of 30 in
SUVs with 3 Rows
Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport
#17 of 31 in
Midsize SUVs
Volkswagen Atlas
#23 of 31 in
Midsize SUVs
Other Comparisons
Volkswagen Atlas
#16 of 22 in
7-Seater SUVs
Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport
#17 of 31 in
Midsize SUVs