Porsche vs. Volkswagen

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

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

Porsche versus Volkswagen: Pricing and Value: Analyzing Porsche 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 1 out of 1 comparisons. Porsche models depreciate at a lower (better) rate in 1 out of 1 comparisons.

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

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

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Available Body Styles: Porsche offers 4 SUVs, 3 wagons, 3 sedans, 2 coupes, and 2 convertibles. In comparison, Volkswagen offers 5 SUVs, 3 sedans, and 2 hatchbacks.

Drivetrain Options: Porsche offers 6 gasoline vehicles, 2 plug-in hybrids, and 2 electric vehicles. Volkswagen offers 9 gasoline vehicles and 1 electric vehicle.

Porsche offers 5 all-wheel-drive models and 5 rear-wheel-drive models. Volkswagen offers 7 all-wheel-drive models, 8 front-wheel-drive models, and 1 rear-wheel-drive model.