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, towing capacity, overall quality, reliability, retained value, vehicle rankings and variety of models offered. Volkswagen has the advantage in the areas of new car pricing, used car pricing and safety.

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 14 vehicle comparisons. Volkswagen also has a lower used vehicle starting price in 11 out of 14 comparisons. Toyota models depreciate at a lower (better) rate in 14 out of 14 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 14 model comparisons, with Volkswagen offering more horsepower in 4 comparisons. Toyota and Volkswagen vehicles have similar horsepower in 1 comparisons. Toyota offers higher MPG for its vehicles in their base trim in 3 out of 5 comparisons. Toyota offers a longer driving range in 1 out of 1 model comparisons. Toyota offers a greater towing capacity in 4 out of 9 comparisons. Volkswagen offers greater towing capacity in 1 out of 9 comparisons, and in 4 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 5 out of 5 model comparisons. In terms of reliability ratings, Toyota has the advantage in 4 out of 5 comparisons. Volkswagen has better safety ratings in 6 out of 13 comparisons while Toyota has better safety ratings in 2 out of 13 comparisons. Toyota and Volkswagen tie for safety in 5 comparisons. Toyota shows higher ratings for retained value in 14 out of 14 comparisons.

Best Car Rankings: Toyota has better car rankings in 9 categories: Toyota Land Cruiser in Best 5-seater SUVs, Toyota Sequoia in Best 7-Seater SUVs, Toyota Corolla in Best Compact Cars, Toyota RAV4 in Best Crossover SUVs, Toyota Camry in Best Midsize Cars, Toyota 4Runner in Best Midsize SUVs, Toyota Yaris in Best Small Cars, Toyota RAV4 in Best Small SUVs, and Toyota Land Cruiser in Best SUVs with 3 Rows.

Most Reliable Car Rankings: Toyota has better car rankings in 6 categories: Toyota Highlander in Most Reliable Crossover SUVs, Toyota Camry in Most Reliable Midsize Cars, Toyota 4Runner in Most Reliable Midsize SUVs, Toyota Corolla in Most Reliable Small Cars, Toyota RAV4 in Most Reliable Small SUVs, and Toyota Land Cruiser in Most Reliable SUVs with 3 Rows.

Safest Car Rankings: Toyota has better car rankings in 4 categories: Toyota C-HR in Safest Crossover SUVs, Toyota bZ4X in Safest Electric SUVs, Toyota Highlander in Safest Midsize SUVs, and Toyota Yaris in Safest Small Cars. Volkswagen has better car rankings in 2 categories: Volkswagen Passat in Safest Midsize Cars and Volkswagen Tiguan in Safest SUVs with 3 Rows.

Best Cars for the Money Rankings: Toyota has better car rankings in 4 categories: Toyota RAV4 in Best Crossover SUVs for the Money, Toyota Corolla in Best Small Cars for the Money, Toyota RAV4 in Best Small SUVs for the Money, and Toyota RAV4 in Best SUVs with 3 Rows for the Money.

Available Body Styles: Toyota offers 14 SUVs, 7 sedans, 2 coupes, 4 hatchbacks, and 1 minivan. In comparison, Volkswagen offers 5 SUVs, 3 sedans, and 2 hatchbacks.

Drivetrain Options: Toyota offers 13 gasoline vehicles, 15 hybrids, 2 plug-in hybrids, 1 electric vehicle, and 1 hydrogen vehicle. Volkswagen offers 9 gasoline vehicles and 1 electric vehicle.

Toyota offers 17 all-wheel-drive models, 15 front-wheel-drive models, and 3 rear-wheel-drive models. Volkswagen offers 7 all-wheel-drive models, 8 front-wheel-drive models, and 1 rear-wheel-drive model.