Land Rover vs. Volkswagen

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

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

Land Rover versus Volkswagen: Pricing and Value: Analyzing Land Rover versus Volkswagen pricing we see a lower new vehicle starting price for Volkswagen in 1 out of 1 vehicle comparisons. Volkswagen also has a lower used vehicle starting price in 1 out of 1 comparisons. Volkswagen models depreciate at a lower (better) rate in 1 out of 1 comparisons. The lower overall prices for Volkswagen, plus their lower depreciation rate, gives Volkswagen the overall advantage over Land Rover.

Land Rover versus Volkswagen: Horsepower, Fuel Efficiency and Towing Capacity: Land Rover vehicles offer higher maximum horsepower numbers in their base trim in 1 out of 1 model comparisons. Volkswagen offers higher MPG for its vehicles in their base trim in 1 out of 1 comparisons. Land Rover offers a greater towing capacity in 1 out of 1 comparisons.

Land Rover versus Volkswagen: Quality, Reliability, Safety, and Value Retention Ratings: A comparison of Land Rover versus Volkswagen overall quality ratings shows Land Rover with higher quality ratings in 1 out of 1 model comparisons. In terms of reliability ratings, Land Rover has the advantage in 1 out of 1 comparisons. Volkswagen shows higher ratings for retained value in 1 out of 1 comparisons.

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Available Body Styles: Land Rover offers only 9 SUVs. In comparison, Volkswagen offers 5 SUVs, 3 sedans, and 2 hatchbacks.

Drivetrain Options: Land Rover offers 7 gasoline vehicles and 2 plug-in hybrids. Volkswagen offers 9 gasoline vehicles and 1 electric vehicle.

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