Lincoln vs. Volkswagen

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

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

Lincoln versus Volkswagen: Pricing and Value: Analyzing Lincoln versus Volkswagen pricing we see a lower new vehicle starting price for Volkswagen in 1 out of 1 vehicle comparisons. Volkswagen models depreciate at a lower (better) rate in 1 out of 1 comparisons.

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

Lincoln versus Volkswagen: Quality, Reliability, Safety, and Value Retention Ratings: A comparison of Lincoln versus Volkswagen overall quality ratings shows Lincoln with higher quality ratings in 1 out of 1 model comparisons. In terms of reliability ratings, Lincoln has the advantage in 1 out of 1 comparisons. Lincoln has better safety ratings 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: Lincoln offers only 8 SUVs. In comparison, Volkswagen offers 5 SUVs, 3 sedans, and 2 hatchbacks.

Drivetrain Options: Lincoln offers 5 gasoline vehicles, 1 hybrid, and 2 plug-in hybrids. Volkswagen offers 9 gasoline vehicles and 1 electric vehicle.

Lincoln offers 4 all-wheel-drive models, 1 front-wheel-drive model, and 1 rear-wheel-drive model. Volkswagen offers 7 all-wheel-drive models, 8 front-wheel-drive models, and 1 rear-wheel-drive model.