Lexus vs. Volkswagen

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

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

Lexus versus Volkswagen: Pricing and Value: Analyzing Lexus versus Volkswagen pricing we see a lower new vehicle starting price for Volkswagen in 2 out of 2 vehicle comparisons. Volkswagen also has a lower used vehicle starting price in 2 out of 2 comparisons. Lexus models depreciate at a lower (better) rate in 2 out of 2 comparisons.

Lexus versus Volkswagen: Horsepower, Fuel Efficiency and Towing Capacity: Lexus vehicles offer higher maximum horsepower numbers in their base trim in 2 out of 2 model comparisons. Volkswagen offers higher MPG for its vehicles in their base trim in 1 out of 2 comparisons. Volkswagen offers a greater towing capacity in 1 out of 2 comparisons.

Lexus versus Volkswagen: Quality, Reliability, Safety, and Value Retention Ratings: A comparison of Lexus versus Volkswagen overall quality ratings shows Lexus with higher quality ratings in 2 out of 2 model comparisons. In terms of reliability ratings, Lexus has the advantage in 2 out of 2 comparisons. Volkswagen has better safety ratings in 2 out of 2 comparisons. Lexus shows higher ratings for retained value in 2 out of 2 comparisons.

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Available Body Styles: Lexus offers 17 SUVs, 8 sedans, 5 coupes, and 1 convertible. In comparison, Volkswagen offers 5 SUVs, 3 sedans, and 2 hatchbacks.

Drivetrain Options: Lexus offers 17 gasoline vehicles, 10 hybrids, 2 plug-in hybrids, and 2 electric vehicles. Volkswagen offers 9 gasoline vehicles and 1 electric vehicle.

Lexus offers 23 all-wheel-drive models, 8 front-wheel-drive models, and 10 rear-wheel-drive models. Volkswagen offers 7 all-wheel-drive models, 8 front-wheel-drive models, and 1 rear-wheel-drive model.