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

Chevrolet versus Volkswagen: Pricing and Value

Analyzing Chevrolet versus Volkswagen pricing we see a lower new vehicle starting price for Chevrolet in 3 out of 5 vehicle comparisons. Chevrolet and Volkswagen both also have lower used vehicle starting prices in 1 out of 2 comparisons. Volkswagen models depreciate at a lower (better) rate in 5 out of 5 comparisons.

Chevrolet versus Volkswagen: Horsepower, Fuel Efficiency and Towing Capacity

Volkswagen vehicles offer higher maximum horsepower numbers in their base trim in 3 out of 5 model comparisons, with Chevrolet offering more horsepower in 2 comparisons. Volkswagen offers higher MPG for its vehicles in their base trim in 2 out of 3 comparisons. Volkswagen offers a greater towing capacity in 2 out of 4 comparisons. In 2 comparisons, Chevrolet and Volkswagen have the same towing capacity.

Chevrolet versus Volkswagen: Quality, Reliability, Safety, and Value Retention Ratings

A comparison of Chevrolet versus Volkswagen overall quality ratings shows Chevrolet with higher quality ratings in 3 out of 3 model comparisons. In terms of reliability ratings, Chevrolet has the advantage in 3 out of 3 comparisons. Chevrolet has better safety ratings in 2 out of 5 comparisons while Volkswagen has better safety ratings in 1 out of 5 comparisons. Chevrolet and Volkswagen tie for safety in 2 comparisons. Volkswagen shows higher ratings for retained value in 5 out of 5 comparisons.

Best Car Rankings

Chevrolet has better car rankings in 4 categories: Chevrolet Trailblazer in Best Crossover SUVs, Chevrolet Blazer in Best Midsize SUVs, Chevrolet Equinox in Best Small SUVs, and Chevrolet Tahoe in Best SUVs with 3 Rows. Volkswagen has the better car ranking in 1 category: Passat in Best Midsize Cars.

Most Reliable Car Rankings

Chevrolet has better car rankings in 5 categories: Chevrolet Trailblazer in Most Reliable Crossover SUVs, Chevrolet Malibu in Most Reliable Midsize Cars, Chevrolet Blazer in Most Reliable Midsize SUVs, Chevrolet Equinox in Most Reliable Small SUVs, and Chevrolet Tahoe in Most Reliable SUVs with 3 Rows.

Safest Car Rankings

Chevrolet has better car rankings in 2 categories: Chevrolet Blazer in Safest Crossover SUVs and Chevrolet Blazer in Safest Midsize SUVs.Volkswagen has better car rankings in 3 categories: Volkswagen Arteon in Safest Midsize Cars, Volkswagen Golf in Safest Small Cars, and Volkswagen Atlas in Safest SUVs with 3 Rows.

Best Resale Value Rankings

Chevrolet has better car rankings in 5 categories: Chevrolet Bolt EUV in Electric Cars with Best Resale Value, Chevrolet Bolt EUV in Electric Hatchbacks with Best Resale Value, Chevrolet Malibu in Midsize Cars with Best Resale Value, Chevrolet Bolt EUV in Small Electric Cars with Best Resale Value, and Chevrolet Tahoe in SUVs with 3 Rows with Best Resale Value. Volkswagen has better car rankings in 6 categories: Volkswagen Beetle in Compact Cars with Best Resale Value, Volkswagen Taos in Crossover SUVs with Best Resale Value, Volkswagen e-Golf in Electric Compact Cars with Best Resale Value, Volkswagen Atlas in Midsize SUVs with Best Resale Value, Volkswagen Beetle in Small Cars with Best Resale Value, and Volkswagen Taos in Small SUVs with Best Resale Value.

Available Body Styles

Chevrolet offers 7 SUVs, 1 sedan, 2 coupes, 2 convertibles, and 3 hatchbacks. In comparison, Volkswagen offers 5 SUVs, 4 sedans, and 2 hatchbacks.

Drivetrain Options

Chevrolet offers 16 gasoline vehicles, 4 diesels, and 2 electric vehicles. Volkswagen offers 10 gasoline vehicles and 1 electric vehicle.

Chevrolet offers 1 all-wheel-drive model, 9 front-wheel-drive models, and 2 rear-wheel-drive models. Volkswagen offers 7 all-wheel-drive models, 9 front-wheel-drive models, and 1 rear-wheel-drive model.