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, horsepower, towing capacity, overall quality, safety, retained value, vehicle rankings and variety of models offered. Chevrolet has the advantage in the areas of new car pricing and reliability.

Kia versus Chevrolet: Pricing and Value: Analyzing Kia versus Chevrolet pricing we see a lower new vehicle starting price for Chevrolet in 4 out of 7 vehicle comparisons. Kia and Chevrolet both also have lower used vehicle starting prices in 3 out of 6 comparisons. Kia models depreciate at a lower (better) rate in 5 out of 7 comparisons.

Kia versus Chevrolet: Horsepower, Fuel Efficiency and Towing Capacity: Kia vehicles offer higher maximum horsepower numbers in their base trim in 4 out of 7 model comparisons, with Chevrolet offering more horsepower in 3 comparisons. Chevrolet offers higher MPG for its vehicles in their base trim in 1 out of 2 comparisons. Kia offers a greater towing capacity in 2 out of 4 comparisons. Chevrolet offers greater towing capacity in 1 out of 4 comparisons, and 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 Kia 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. Kia has better safety ratings in 6 out of 7 comparisons. Kia shows higher ratings for retained value in 5 out of 7 comparisons. Chevrolet shows higher retained value ratings in 1 out of 7 comparisons, and Kia and Chevrolet tie over 1 comparisons.

Best Car Rankings: Kia has better car rankings in 8 categories: Kia Sportage in Best 5-seater SUVs, Kia Sorento in Best 7-Seater SUVs, Kia Sportage in Best Crossover SUVs, Kia Cadenza in Best Large Cars, Kia Optima in Best Midsize Cars, Kia Sorento in Best Midsize SUVs, Kia Sportage in Best Small SUVs, and Kia Sorento in Best SUVs with 3 Rows. Chevrolet has better car rankings in 3 categories: Chevrolet Spark in Best Hatchbacks, Chevrolet Spark in Best Small Cars, and Chevrolet Spark in Best Subcompact Cars.

Most Reliable Car Rankings: Kia has the better car ranking in 1 category: Cadenza in Most Reliable Large Cars. Chevrolet has better car rankings in 6 categories: Chevrolet Equinox in Most Reliable Crossover SUVs, Chevrolet Malibu in Most Reliable Midsize Cars, Chevrolet Traverse in Most Reliable Midsize SUVs, Chevrolet Spark in Most Reliable Small Cars, Chevrolet Equinox in Most Reliable Small SUVs, and Chevrolet Tahoe in Most Reliable SUVs with 3 Rows.

Safest Car Rankings: Kia has better car rankings in 5 categories: Kia Telluride in Safest Crossover SUVs, Kia EV9 in Safest Electric SUVs, Kia Optima in Safest Midsize Cars, Kia Telluride in Safest Midsize SUVs, and Kia Telluride in Safest SUVs with 3 Rows.

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 Trax 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, 3 sedans, and 2 minivans. In comparison, Chevrolet offers 10 SUVs, 1 sedan, 3 coupes, and 3 convertibles.

Drivetrain Options: Kia offers 9 gasoline vehicles, 4 hybrids, 3 plug-in hybrids, and 3 electric vehicles. Chevrolet offers 14 gasoline vehicles, 3 diesels, 1 hybrid, and 3 electric vehicles.

Kia offers 11 all-wheel-drive models, 15 front-wheel-drive models, and 2 rear-wheel-drive models. Chevrolet offers 4 all-wheel-drive models, 9 front-wheel-drive models, and 2 rear-wheel-drive models.