Toyota vs. Volkswagen

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

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

Toyota versus Volkswagen: Pricing and Value: Analyzing Toyota versus Volkswagen pricing we see a lower new vehicle starting price for Volkswagen in 10 out of 15 vehicle comparisons. Volkswagen also has a lower used vehicle starting price in 10 out of 14 comparisons. Toyota models depreciate at a lower (better) rate in 15 out of 15 comparisons.

Toyota versus Volkswagen: Horsepower, Fuel Efficiency and Towing Capacity: Toyota vehicles offer higher maximum horsepower numbers in their base trim in 9 out of 15 model comparisons, with Volkswagen offering more horsepower in 5 comparisons. Toyota and Volkswagen vehicles have similar horsepower in 1 comparisons. Toyota offers higher MPG for its vehicles in their base trim in 5 out of 7 comparisons. Toyota offers a longer driving range in 1 out of 1 model comparisons. Volkswagen offers a greater towing capacity in 5 out of 10 comparisons. Toyota offers greater towing capacity in 3 out of 10 comparisons, and in 2 comparisons Toyota and Volkswagen have the same towing capacity.

Toyota versus Volkswagen: Quality, Reliability, Safety, and Value Retention Ratings: A comparison of Toyota versus Volkswagen overall quality ratings shows Toyota with higher quality ratings in 2 out of 2 model comparisons. In terms of reliability ratings, Toyota has the advantage in 2 out of 2 comparisons. Toyota has better safety ratings in 4 out of 13 comparisons while Volkswagen has better safety ratings in 3 out of 13 comparisons. Toyota and Volkswagen tie for safety in 6 comparisons. Toyota shows higher ratings for retained value in 15 out of 15 comparisons.

Best Car Rankings: Toyota has better car rankings in 6 categories: Toyota RAV4 in Best 5-seater SUVs, Toyota Corolla in Best Compact Cars, Toyota RAV4 in Best Crossover SUVs, Toyota Camry in Best Midsize Cars, Toyota Corolla in Best Small Cars, and Toyota RAV4 in Best Small SUVs.

Most Reliable Car Rankings: Toyota has better car rankings in 3 categories: Toyota RAV4 in Most Reliable Crossover SUVs, Toyota Camry in Most Reliable Midsize Cars, and Toyota RAV4 in Most Reliable Small SUVs. Volkswagen has the better car ranking in 1 category: Golf in Most Reliable Small Cars.

Safest Car Rankings: Toyota has better car rankings in 5 categories: Toyota RAV4 in Safest Crossover SUVs, Toyota Camry in Safest Midsize Cars, Toyota Highlander in Safest Midsize SUVs, Toyota Corolla Hatchback in Safest Small Cars, and Toyota Highlander in Safest SUVs with 3 Rows. Volkswagen has the better car ranking in 1 category: ID.4 in Safest Electric SUVs.

Best Cars for the Money Rankings: Toyota has better car rankings in 3 categories: Toyota RAV4 in Best Crossover SUVs for the Money, Toyota Corolla in Best Small Cars for the Money, and Toyota RAV4 in Best Small SUVs for the Money.

Available Body Styles: Toyota offers 17 SUVs, 7 sedans, 2 coupes, 5 hatchbacks, and 1 minivan. In comparison, Volkswagen offers 5 SUVs, 2 sedans, 2 hatchbacks, and 1 minivan.

Drivetrain Options: Toyota offers 13 gasoline vehicles, 17 hybrids, 4 plug-in hybrids, 1 electric vehicle, and 1 hydrogen vehicle. Volkswagen offers 8 gasoline vehicles and 2 electric vehicles.

Toyota offers 20 all-wheel-drive models, 15 front-wheel-drive models, and 3 rear-wheel-drive models. Volkswagen offers 7 all-wheel-drive models, 7 front-wheel-drive models, and 2 rear-wheel-drive models.