Kia vs. Chevrolet

iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of cars from Kia and Chevrolet 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 Kia and Chevrolet cars.

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

Kia versus Chevrolet: Pricing and Value: Analyzing Kia versus Chevrolet pricing we see a lower new vehicle starting price for Chevrolet in 6 out of 8 vehicle comparisons. Chevrolet also has a lower used vehicle starting price in 5 out of 6 comparisons. Kia models depreciate at a lower (better) rate in 7 out of 8 comparisons.

Kia versus Chevrolet: Horsepower, Fuel Efficiency and Towing Capacity: Chevrolet vehicles offer higher maximum horsepower numbers in their base trim in 4 out of 8 model comparisons, with Kia offering more horsepower in 4 comparisons. Chevrolet offers higher MPG for its vehicles in their base trim in 2 out of 4 comparisons. Kia vehicles have higher MPG in 1 comparisons, and both Kia and Chevrolet vehicles have the same MPG in 1 comparisons. Chevrolet offers a longer driving range in 1 out of 1 model comparisons. Kia offers a greater towing capacity in 2 out of 3 comparisons. In 1 comparisons, Kia and Chevrolet have the same towing capacity.

Kia versus Chevrolet: Quality, Reliability, Safety, and Value Retention Ratings: A comparison of Kia versus Chevrolet overall quality ratings shows Chevrolet with higher quality ratings in 3 out of 3 model comparisons. In terms of reliability ratings, Chevrolet has the advantage in 3 out of 3 comparisons. Chevrolet has better safety ratings in 4 out of 8 comparisons while Kia has better safety ratings in 2 out of 8 comparisons. Kia and Chevrolet tie for safety in 2 comparisons. Kia shows higher ratings for retained value in 7 out of 8 comparisons.

Best Car Rankings: Kia has better car rankings in 3 categories: Kia Optima Hybrid in Best Hybrid Cars, Kia Optima Hybrid in Best Hybrid Midsize Cars, and Kia Optima in Best Midsize Cars. Chevrolet has better car rankings in 10 categories: Chevrolet TrailBlazer in Best 5-seater SUVs, Chevrolet Traverse in Best 7-Seater SUVs, Chevrolet TrailBlazer in Best Crossover SUVs, Chevrolet Sonic (hatchback) in Best Hatchbacks, Chevrolet Impala in Best Large Cars, Chevrolet Blazer in Best Midsize SUVs, Chevrolet Sonic in Best Small Cars, Chevrolet Equinox in Best Small SUVs, Chevrolet Sonic in Best Subcompact Cars, and Chevrolet Traverse in Best SUVs with 3 Rows.

Most Reliable Car Rankings: Kia has better car rankings in 2 categories: Kia Optima Hybrid in Most Reliable Hybrid Cars and Kia Rio 5-Door in Most Reliable Small Cars.Chevrolet has better car rankings in 6 categories: Chevrolet TrailBlazer in Most Reliable Crossover SUVs, Chevrolet Impala in Most Reliable Large Cars, Chevrolet Malibu in Most Reliable Midsize Cars, Chevrolet Blazer in Most Reliable Midsize SUVs, Chevrolet Equinox in Most Reliable Small SUVs, and Chevrolet Suburban in Most Reliable SUVs with 3 Rows.

Safest Car Rankings: Kia has better car rankings in 4 categories: Kia Niro EV in Safest Electric SUVs, Kia Optima Hybrid in Safest Hybrid Cars, Kia Optima in Safest Midsize Cars, and Kia Telluride in Safest SUVs with 3 Rows. Chevrolet has better car rankings in 3 categories: Chevrolet Blazer in Safest Crossover SUVs, Chevrolet Blazer in Safest Midsize SUVs, and Chevrolet Sonic in Safest Small Cars.

Best Cars for the Money Rankings: Kia and Chevrolet each have better car rankings in 2 categories. Kia ranks better with the Sorento in Best Midsize SUVs for the Money and the Sorento in Best SUVs with 3 Rows for the Money.Chevrolet ranks better with the TrailBlazer in Best Crossover SUVs for the Money and the Equinox in Best Small SUVs for the Money.

Available Body Styles: Kia offers 13 SUVs, 1 wagon, 4 sedans, 1 hatchback, and 1 minivan. In comparison, Chevrolet offers 11 SUVs, 1 sedan, 3 coupes, 3 convertibles, and 1 hatchback.

Drivetrain Options: Kia offers 11 gasoline vehicles, 3 hybrids, 3 plug-in hybrids, and 3 electric vehicles. Chevrolet offers 15 gasoline vehicles, 3 diesels, 1 hybrid, and 5 electric vehicles.

Kia offers 12 all-wheel-drive models, 15 front-wheel-drive models, and 3 rear-wheel-drive models. Chevrolet offers 6 all-wheel-drive models, 10 front-wheel-drive models, and 2 rear-wheel-drive models.