Mitsubishi vs. Volkswagen

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

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

Mitsubishi versus Volkswagen: Pricing and Value: Analyzing Mitsubishi versus Volkswagen pricing we see a lower new vehicle starting price for Mitsubishi in 2 out of 3 vehicle comparisons. Mitsubishi also has a lower used vehicle starting price in 2 out of 3 comparisons. Volkswagen models depreciate at a lower (better) rate in 3 out of 3 comparisons.

Mitsubishi versus Volkswagen: Horsepower, Fuel Efficiency and Towing Capacity: Volkswagen vehicles offer higher maximum horsepower numbers in their base trim in 2 out of 3 model comparisons, with Mitsubishi offering more horsepower in 1 comparisons. Mitsubishi offers a greater towing capacity in 1 out of 2 comparisons. In 1 comparisons, Mitsubishi and Volkswagen have the same towing capacity.

Mitsubishi versus Volkswagen: Quality, Reliability, Safety, and Value Retention Ratings: A comparison of Mitsubishi versus Volkswagen overall quality ratings shows Volkswagen with higher quality ratings in 1 out of 1 model comparisons. In terms of reliability ratings, Mitsubishi has the advantage in 1 out of 1 comparisons. Mitsubishi has better safety ratings in 2 out of 3 comparisons. Volkswagen shows higher ratings for retained value in 3 out of 3 comparisons.

Best Car Rankings: Volkswagen has better car rankings in 6 categories: Volkswagen Tiguan in Best 7-Seater SUVs, Volkswagen Golf in Best Compact Cars, Volkswagen Tiguan in Best Crossover SUVs, Volkswagen Golf in Best Small Cars, Volkswagen Tiguan in Best Small SUVs, and Volkswagen Tiguan in Best SUVs with 3 Rows.

Most Reliable Car Rankings: Mitsubishi has better car rankings in 3 categories: Mitsubishi Outlander in Most Reliable Crossover SUVs, Mitsubishi Outlander in Most Reliable Small SUVs, and Mitsubishi Outlander in Most Reliable SUVs with 3 Rows. Volkswagen has the better car ranking in 1 category: Golf in Most Reliable Small Cars.

Safest Car Rankings: Mitsubishi and Volkswagen each have better car rankings in 1 category. The Eclipse Cross from Mitsubishi ranks better in Safest Crossover SUVs and the Tiguan from Volkswagen ranks better in Safest SUVs with 3 Rows.

Best Cars for the Money Rankings: Mitsubishi has better car rankings in 3 categories: Mitsubishi Outlander Sport in Best Crossover SUVs for the Money, Mitsubishi Outlander in Best Small SUVs for the Money, and Mitsubishi Outlander in Best SUVs with 3 Rows for the Money.

Available Body Styles: Mitsubishi offers 4 SUVs, 1 sedan, and 1 hatchback. In comparison, Volkswagen offers 5 SUVs, 3 sedans, and 2 hatchbacks.

Drivetrain Options: Mitsubishi offers 5 gasoline vehicles and 1 plug-in hybrid. Volkswagen offers 9 gasoline vehicles and 1 electric vehicle.

Mitsubishi offers 4 all-wheel-drive models and 3 front-wheel-drive models. Volkswagen offers 7 all-wheel-drive models, 8 front-wheel-drive models, and 1 rear-wheel-drive model.