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 horsepower, towing capacity and variety of models offered. Volkswagen has the advantage in the areas of new car pricing, used car pricing, fuel efficiency and retained value.

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 2 out of 2 comparisons. And with regards to depreciation, both Porsche and Volkswagen models depreciate at a lower (better) rate in 1 out of 2 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. Volkswagen offers higher MPG for its vehicles in their base trim in 1 out of 1 comparisons. Porsche offers a greater towing capacity in 2 out of 2 comparisons.

Porsche versus Volkswagen: Quality, Reliability, Safety, and Value Retention Ratings: Volkswagen shows higher ratings for retained value in 1 out of 2 comparisons.

Available Body Styles: Porsche offers 4 SUVs, 1 wagon, 3 sedans, 3 coupes, and 3 convertibles. In comparison, Volkswagen offers 5 SUVs, 2 sedans, 2 hatchbacks, and 1 minivan.

Drivetrain Options: Porsche offers 6 gasoline vehicles, 1 hybrid, 2 plug-in hybrids, and 2 electric vehicles. Volkswagen offers 8 gasoline vehicles and 2 electric vehicles.

Porsche offers 5 all-wheel-drive models and 6 rear-wheel-drive models. Volkswagen offers 7 all-wheel-drive models, 7 front-wheel-drive models, and 2 rear-wheel-drive models.