Lincoln vs. Chevrolet

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

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

Lincoln versus Chevrolet: Pricing and Value: Analyzing Lincoln versus Chevrolet pricing we see a lower new vehicle starting price for Chevrolet in 4 out of 4 vehicle comparisons. Chevrolet also has a lower used vehicle starting price in 3 out of 4 comparisons. Chevrolet models depreciate at a lower (better) rate in 4 out of 4 comparisons. The lower overall prices for Chevrolet, plus their lower depreciation rate, gives Chevrolet the overall advantage over Lincoln.

Lincoln versus Chevrolet: Horsepower, Fuel Efficiency and Towing Capacity: Lincoln vehicles offer higher maximum horsepower numbers in their base trim in 4 out of 4 model comparisons. Lincoln offers higher MPG for its vehicles in their base trim in 1 out of 4 comparisons. Both Lincoln and Chevrolet vehicles have the same MPG in 3 comparisons. Lincoln offers a greater towing capacity in 3 out of 4 comparisons.

Lincoln versus Chevrolet: Quality, Reliability, Safety, and Value Retention Ratings: A comparison of Lincoln versus Chevrolet overall quality ratings shows Lincoln with higher quality ratings in 4 out of 4 model comparisons. In terms of reliability ratings, Chevrolet has the advantage in 2 out of 4 comparisons. Lincoln has higher reliability ratings in 0 out of 4 comparisons, and Lincoln and Chevrolet tie in 2 comparisons. Lincoln has better safety ratings in 4 out of 4 comparisons. Chevrolet shows higher ratings for retained value in 4 out of 4 comparisons.

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Available Body Styles: Lincoln offers only 7 SUVs. In comparison, Chevrolet offers 10 SUVs, 1 sedan, 3 coupes, and 3 convertibles.

Drivetrain Options: Lincoln offers 5 gasoline vehicles, 1 hybrid, and 1 plug-in hybrid. Chevrolet offers 14 gasoline vehicles, 3 diesels, 1 hybrid, and 3 electric vehicles.

Lincoln offers 4 all-wheel-drive models, 1 front-wheel-drive model, and 1 rear-wheel-drive model. Chevrolet offers 4 all-wheel-drive models, 9 front-wheel-drive models, and 2 rear-wheel-drive models.