Mazda vs. Volkswagen
When comparing the Mazda brand to the Volkswagen brand, Mazda has the advantage in the areas of used car pricing, depreciation, horsepower, towing capacity, overall quality, reliability, retained value and vehicle rankings. Volkswagen has the advantage in the areas of new car pricing and safety.
Mazda versus Volkswagen: Pricing and Value
Analyzing Mazda versus Volkswagen pricing we see a lower new vehicle starting price for Volkswagen in 6 out of 9 vehicle comparisons. Volkswagen also has a lower used vehicle starting price in 5 out of 7 comparisons. Mazda models depreciate at a lower (better) rate in 6 out of 6 comparisons.
Mazda versus Volkswagen: Horsepower, Fuel Efficiency and Towing Capacity
Mazda vehicles offer higher maximum horsepower numbers in their base trim in 6 out of 9 model comparisons, with Volkswagen offering more horsepower in 3 comparisons. Both Mazda and Volkswagen vehicles have the same MPG in 2 comparisons. Mazda offers a greater towing capacity in 3 out of 5 comparisons.
Mazda versus Volkswagen: Quality, Reliability, Safety, and Value Retention Ratings
A comparison of Mazda versus Volkswagen overall quality ratings shows Mazda with higher quality ratings in 2 out of 3 model comparisons. In terms of reliability ratings, Mazda has the advantage in 3 out of 3 comparisons. Volkswagen has better safety ratings in 7 out of 9 comparisons while Mazda has better safety ratings in 1 out of 9 comparisons. Mazda and Volkswagen tie for safety in 1 comparisons. Mazda shows higher ratings for retained value in 4 out of 6 comparisons. Volkswagen shows higher retained value ratings in 0 out of 6 comparisons, and Mazda and Volkswagen tie over 2 comparisons.
Best Car Rankings
Mazda has better car rankings in 10 categories: Mazda CX-5 in Best 5-seater SUVs, Mazda CX-9 in Best 7-Seater SUVs, Mazda Mazda3 Sedan in Best Compact Cars, Mazda CX-9 in Best Crossover SUVs, Mazda Mazda3 Hatchback in Best Hatchbacks, Mazda Mazda6 in Best Midsize Cars, Mazda CX-9 in Best Midsize SUVs, Mazda Mazda3 Sedan in Best Small Cars, Mazda CX-5 in Best Small SUVs, and Mazda CX-9 in Best SUVs with 3 Rows.
Most Reliable Car Rankings
Mazda has better car rankings in 6 categories: Mazda CX-9 in Most Reliable Crossover SUVs, Mazda Mazda6 in Most Reliable Midsize Cars, Mazda CX-9 in Most Reliable Midsize SUVs, Mazda Mazda3 Sedan in Most Reliable Small Cars, Mazda CX-5 in Most Reliable Small SUVs, and Mazda CX-9 in Most Reliable SUVs with 3 Rows.
Safest Car Rankings
Mazda has better car rankings in 5 categories: Mazda CX-9 in Safest Crossover SUVs, Mazda Mazda6 in Safest Midsize Cars, Mazda CX-9 in Safest Midsize SUVs, Mazda Mazda3 Sedan in Safest Small Cars, and Mazda CX-9 in Safest SUVs with 3 Rows.
Best Resale Value Rankings
Mazda has better car rankings in 5 categories: Mazda CX-3 in 5-seater SUVs with Best Resale Value, Mazda CX-3 in Crossover SUVs with Best Resale Value, Mazda Mazda6 in Midsize Cars with Best Resale Value, Mazda CX-90 in Midsize SUVs with Best Resale Value, and Mazda CX-5 in Small SUVs with Best Resale Value. Volkswagen has better car rankings in 6 categories: Volkswagen Tiguan in 7-Seater SUVs with Best Resale Value, Volkswagen Beetle in Compact Cars with Best Resale Value, Volkswagen Beetle Convertible in Convertibles with Best Resale Value, Volkswagen Beetle in Hatchbacks with Best Resale Value, Volkswagen Beetle in Small Cars with Best Resale Value, and Volkswagen Tiguan in SUVs with 3 Rows with Best Resale Value.
Best Cars for the Money Rankings
Mazda has the better car ranking in 1 category: Mazda3 Sedan in Best Small Cars for the Money.
Available Body Styles
Mazda offers 7 SUVs, 1 sedan, 2 convertibles, and 1 hatchback. In comparison, Volkswagen offers 5 SUVs, 4 sedans, and 2 hatchbacks.
Drivetrain Options
Mazda offers 9 gasoline vehicles, 1 plug-in hybrid, and 1 electric vehicle. Volkswagen offers 10 gasoline vehicles and 1 electric vehicle.
Mazda offers 8 all-wheel-drive models, 3 front-wheel-drive models, and 2 rear-wheel-drive models. Volkswagen offers 7 all-wheel-drive models, 9 front-wheel-drive models, and 1 rear-wheel-drive model.
New Car Pricing
SUVs
Mazda CX-5
$30,809 - $42,569
Mazda CX-5
$30,809 - $42,569
Mazda CX-50
$32,334 - $45,229
Mazda CX-50
$32,334 - $45,229
Mazda CX-50
$32,334 - $45,229
Mazda CX-9
$36,965 - $46,945
Mazda CX-9
$36,965 - $46,945
Cars
Mazda Mazda3 Sedan
$25,736 - $36,891
Mazda Mazda3 Sedan
$25,736 - $36,891
New Car Pricing
SUVs
Volkswagen Tiguan
$30,476 - $40,828
Volkswagen Taos
$25,441 - $35,862
Volkswagen Tiguan
$30,476 - $40,828
Volkswagen Taos
$25,441 - $35,862
Volkswagen Tiguan
$30,476 - $40,828
Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport
$38,632 - $54,279
Volkswagen Atlas
$39,695 - $55,919
Cars
Volkswagen Jetta
$23,075 - $30,778
Volkswagen Jetta GLI
$29,455 - $35,103
Used Car Pricing
SUVs
Mazda CX-5
$30,761 - $43,214
Mazda CX-5
$30,761 - $43,214
Mazda CX-50
$31,258 - $43,534
Mazda CX-50
$31,258 - $43,534
Mazda CX-50
$31,258 - $43,534
Mazda CX-9
$33,994 - $44,041
Mazda CX-9
$33,994 - $44,041
Cars
Mazda Mazda3 Sedan
Not Yet Available
Mazda Mazda3 Sedan
Not Yet Available
Used Car Pricing
SUVs
Volkswagen Tiguan
$29,751 - $38,039
Volkswagen Taos
$24,588 - $32,674
Volkswagen Tiguan
$29,751 - $38,039
Volkswagen Taos
$24,588 - $32,674
Volkswagen Tiguan
$29,751 - $38,039
Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport
$35,990 - $53,373
Volkswagen Atlas
$38,123 - $54,452
Cars
Volkswagen Jetta
$22,019 - $30,297
Volkswagen Jetta GLI
Not Yet Available
5-Year Depreciation (Lower is better)
SUVs
Mazda CX-5
39.8%
Mazda CX-5
39.8%
Mazda CX-50
Not Yet Available
Mazda CX-50
Not Yet Available
Mazda CX-50
Not Yet Available
Mazda CX-9
46.3%
Mazda CX-9
46.3%
Cars
Mazda Mazda3 Sedan
38%
Mazda Mazda3 Sedan
38%
5-Year Depreciation (Lower is better)
SUVs
Volkswagen Tiguan
44.1%
Volkswagen Taos
41.9%
Volkswagen Tiguan
44.1%
Volkswagen Taos
41.9%
Volkswagen Tiguan
44.1%
Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport
46.4%
Volkswagen Atlas
46.4%
Cars
Volkswagen Jetta
43.2%
Volkswagen Jetta GLI
42.1%
Horsepower / Torque
SUVs
Mazda CX-5
187 hp / 185 foot-lbs
Mazda CX-5
187 hp / 185 foot-lbs
Mazda CX-50
187 hp / 186 foot-lbs
Mazda CX-50
187 hp / 186 foot-lbs
Mazda CX-50
187 hp / 186 foot-lbs
Mazda CX-9
250 hp / 320 foot-lbs
Mazda CX-9
250 hp / 320 foot-lbs
Cars
Mazda Mazda3 Sedan
191 hp / 186 foot-lbs
Mazda Mazda3 Sedan
191 hp / 186 foot-lbs
Horsepower / Torque
SUVs
Volkswagen Tiguan
184 hp / 221 foot-lbs
Volkswagen Taos
158 hp / 184 foot-lbs
Volkswagen Tiguan
184 hp / 221 foot-lbs
Volkswagen Taos
158 hp / 184 foot-lbs
Volkswagen Tiguan
184 hp / 221 foot-lbs
Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport
269 hp / 273 foot-lbs
Volkswagen Atlas
269 hp / 273 foot-lbs
Cars
Volkswagen Jetta
158 hp / 184 foot-lbs
Volkswagen Jetta GLI
228 hp / 258 foot-lbs
MPG (city/highway/combined)
SUVs
Mazda CX-5
Not Yet Available
Mazda CX-5
Not Yet Available
Mazda CX-50
Not Yet Available
Mazda CX-50
Not Yet Available
Mazda CX-50
Not Yet Available
Mazda CX-9
20 / 26 / 23
Mazda CX-9
20 / 26 / 23
Cars
Mazda Mazda3 Sedan
Not Yet Available
Mazda Mazda3 Sedan
Not Yet Available
MPG (city/highway/combined)
SUVs
Volkswagen Tiguan
23 / 30 / 26
Volkswagen Taos
28 / 36 / 31
Volkswagen Tiguan
23 / 30 / 26
Volkswagen Taos
28 / 36 / 31
Volkswagen Tiguan
23 / 30 / 26
Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport
20 / 27 / 23
Volkswagen Atlas
20 / 27 / 23
Cars
Volkswagen Jetta
29 / 42 / 34
Volkswagen Jetta GLI
Not Yet Available
Max Towing Capacity
SUVs
Mazda CX-5
2000 lbs
Mazda CX-5
2000 lbs
Mazda CX-50
3500 lbs
Mazda CX-50
3500 lbs
Mazda CX-50
3500 lbs
Mazda CX-9
3500 lbs
Mazda CX-9
3500 lbs
Max Towing Capacity
SUVs
Volkswagen Tiguan
1500 lbs
Volkswagen Taos
Not yet available
Volkswagen Tiguan
1500 lbs
Volkswagen Taos
Not yet available
Volkswagen Tiguan
1500 lbs
Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport
5000 lbs
Volkswagen Atlas
5000 lbs
iSeeCars Overall Quality Ratings
SUVs
Mazda CX-5
8.1 / 10
Mazda CX-5
8.1 / 10
Mazda CX-50
Not available
Mazda CX-50
Not available
Mazda CX-50
Not available
Mazda CX-9
8.3 / 10
Mazda CX-9
8.3 / 10
Cars
Mazda Mazda3 Sedan
8.7 / 10
Mazda Mazda3 Sedan
8.7 / 10
iSeeCars Overall Quality Ratings
SUVs
Volkswagen Tiguan
8.1 / 10
Volkswagen Taos
Not available
Volkswagen Tiguan
8.1 / 10
Volkswagen Taos
Not available
Volkswagen Tiguan
8.1 / 10
Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport
Not available
Volkswagen Atlas
7.6 / 10
Cars
Volkswagen Jetta
8.6 / 10
Volkswagen Jetta GLI
Not available
iSeeCars Reliability Ratings
SUVs
Mazda CX-5
7.2 / 10
Mazda CX-5
7.2 / 10
Mazda CX-50
Not available
Mazda CX-50
Not available
Mazda CX-50
Not available
Mazda CX-9
8.7 / 10
Mazda CX-9
8.7 / 10
Cars
Mazda Mazda3 Sedan
8.9 / 10
Mazda Mazda3 Sedan
8.9 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Ratings
SUVs
Volkswagen Tiguan
7.0 / 10
Volkswagen Taos
Not available
Volkswagen Tiguan
7.0 / 10
Volkswagen Taos
Not available
Volkswagen Tiguan
7.0 / 10
Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport
Not available
Volkswagen Atlas
5.7 / 10
Cars
Volkswagen Jetta
8.2 / 10
Volkswagen Jetta GLI
Not available
iSeeCars Safety Ratings
SUVs
Mazda CX-5
9.0 / 10
Mazda CX-5
9.0 / 10
Mazda CX-50
8.0 / 10
Mazda CX-50
8.0 / 10
Mazda CX-50
8.0 / 10
Mazda CX-9
9.0 / 10
Mazda CX-9
9.0 / 10
Cars
Mazda Mazda3 Sedan
9.0 / 10
Mazda Mazda3 Sedan
9.0 / 10
iSeeCars Safety Ratings
SUVs
Volkswagen Tiguan
9.8 / 10
Volkswagen Taos
8.0 / 10
Volkswagen Tiguan
9.8 / 10
Volkswagen Taos
8.0 / 10
Volkswagen Tiguan
9.8 / 10
Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport
10 / 10
Volkswagen Atlas
10 / 10
Cars
Volkswagen Jetta
10 / 10
Volkswagen Jetta GLI
10 / 10
iSeeCars Resale Value Ratings
SUVs
Mazda CX-5
8.0 / 10
Mazda CX-5
8.0 / 10
Mazda CX-50
Not available
Mazda CX-50
Not available
Mazda CX-50
Not available
Mazda CX-9
7.1 / 10
Mazda CX-9
7.1 / 10
Cars
Mazda Mazda3 Sedan
8.2 / 10
Mazda Mazda3 Sedan
8.2 / 10
iSeeCars Resale Value Ratings
SUVs
Volkswagen Tiguan
7.5 / 10
Volkswagen Taos
7.7 / 10
Volkswagen Tiguan
7.5 / 10
Volkswagen Taos
7.7 / 10
Volkswagen Tiguan
7.5 / 10
Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport
7.1 / 10
Volkswagen Atlas
7.1 / 10
Cars
Volkswagen Jetta
7.6 / 10
Volkswagen Jetta GLI
7.8 / 10
iSeeCars Best Car Rankings
SUVs
Mazda CX-5
#8 of 19 in
Best Small SUVs
Mazda CX-9
#3 of 31 in
Best Midsize SUVs
Cars
Mazda Mazda3 Sedan
#5 of 26 in
Best Compact Cars
iSeeCars Best Car Rankings
SUVs
Volkswagen Tiguan
#12 of 19 in
Best Small SUVs
Volkswagen Atlas
#18 of 31 in
Best Midsize SUVs
Cars
Volkswagen Jetta
#9 of 26 in
Best Compact Cars
iSeeCars Most Reliable Car Rankings
SUVs
Mazda CX-5
#13 of 19 in
Most Reliable Small SUVs
Mazda CX-9
#3 of 31 in
Most Reliable Midsize SUVs
Cars
Mazda Mazda3 Sedan
#3 of 43 in
Most Reliable Small Cars
iSeeCars Most Reliable Car Rankings
SUVs
Volkswagen Tiguan
#14 of 19 in
Most Reliable Small SUVs
Volkswagen Atlas
#19 of 31 in
Most Reliable Midsize SUVs
Cars
Volkswagen Jetta
#11 of 43 in
Most Reliable Small Cars
iSeeCars Safest Car Rankings
SUVs
Mazda CX-5
#16 of 66 in
Safest Crossover SUVs
Mazda CX-5
#16 of 66 in
Safest Crossover SUVs
Mazda CX-50
#26 of 66 in
Safest Crossover SUVs
Mazda CX-50
#26 of 66 in
Safest Crossover SUVs
Mazda CX-50
#26 of 66 in
Safest Crossover SUVs
Mazda CX-9
#3 of 31 in
Safest Midsize SUVs
Mazda CX-9
#3 of 31 in
Safest Midsize SUVs
Cars
Mazda Mazda3 Sedan
#7 of 43 in
Safest Small Cars
Mazda Mazda3 Sedan
#7 of 43 in
Safest Small Cars
iSeeCars Safest Car Rankings
SUVs
Volkswagen Tiguan
#38 of 66 in
Safest Crossover SUVs
Volkswagen Taos
#58 of 66 in
Safest Crossover SUVs
Volkswagen Tiguan
#38 of 66 in
Safest Crossover SUVs
Volkswagen Taos
#58 of 66 in
Safest Crossover SUVs
Volkswagen Tiguan
#38 of 66 in
Safest Crossover SUVs
Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport
#16 of 31 in
Safest Midsize SUVs
Volkswagen Atlas
#10 of 31 in
Safest Midsize SUVs
Cars
Volkswagen Jetta
#11 of 43 in
Safest Small Cars
Volkswagen Jetta GLI
#19 of 43 in
Safest Small Cars
iSeeCars Best Resale Value Rankings
SUVs
Mazda CX-5
#5 of 19 in
Small SUVs
Mazda CX-5
#5 of 19 in
Small SUVs
Mazda CX-50
#6 of 19 in
Small SUVs
Mazda CX-50
#6 of 19 in
Small SUVs
Mazda CX-50
#6 of 19 in
Small SUVs
Mazda CX-9
#19 of 31 in
Midsize SUVs
Mazda CX-9
#13 of 22 in
7-Seater SUVs
Cars
Mazda Mazda3 Sedan
#12 of 26 in
Compact Cars
Mazda Mazda3 Sedan
#12 of 26 in
Compact Cars
iSeeCars Best Resale Value Rankings
SUVs
Volkswagen Tiguan
#11 of 19 in
Small SUVs
Volkswagen Taos
#10 of 19 in
Small SUVs
Volkswagen Tiguan
#11 of 19 in
Small SUVs
Volkswagen Taos
#10 of 19 in
Small SUVs
Volkswagen Tiguan
#11 of 19 in
Small SUVs
Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport
#17 of 31 in
Midsize SUVs
Volkswagen Atlas
#16 of 22 in
7-Seater SUVs
Cars
Volkswagen Jetta
#21 of 26 in
Compact Cars
Volkswagen Jetta GLI
#20 of 26 in
Compact Cars
iSeeCars Best Cars for the Money Rankings
Cars
Mazda Mazda3 Sedan
#5 of 12 in
Best Small Cars for the Money
iSeeCars Best Cars for the Money Rankings
Cars
Volkswagen Jetta
#8 of 12 in
Best Small Cars for the Money