Toyota vs. Chevrolet – Which Brand is Better
Both Toyota and Chevrolet are known for selling affordable vehicles in a large variety of body styles and that come with plenty of standard features. So if you are ready to purchase a new or reliable pre-owned car or SUV, you will no doubt be choosing between a Toyota and a Chevrolet. How do you know which brand is right for you? Read over our brand comparison below, or call contact our team online to speak directly to a product specialist at our dealership in St. Louis, MO about your automotive needs.
Is Toyota or Chevrolet More Reliable?
Toyota consistently ranks among the most reliable automotive brands available. In fact, Toyota produces the longest-lasting vehicles of any full-line automotive manufacturer, based on registration statistics compiled by IHS Automotive.
In the 2017 J.D. Power Vehicle Dependability awards, more Toyota models were awarded than any other brand. Overall, Toyota received a 5/5 Dependability rating. Chevy received a score of only 3/5.
What are the Main Differences Between Toyota and Chevrolet?
- Toyota has more long-term value. In 2017, the brand received more Kelley Blue Book Best Resale Value Awards than Chevy.
- Toyota models are safer. Nearly every new Toyota model comes standard with the Toyota Safety Sense™ suite of active safety features and the brand earned more 2017 IIHS Top Safety Pick Plus Awards than Chevy.
- Toyota models are easier to maintain, and come with a standard, no-cost 2-year/25,000-mile maintenance plan that includes 24-hour roadside assistance.
Which Model Should I Buy?
Compact Sedans
Between the Toyota Corolla and the Chevy Cruze, select the Toyota Corolla to fully enjoy your commute. The Corolla is roomier, particularly when it comes to rear seating. The quality of the cabin is also noticeably higher than in the Chevy Cruze.
Midsized Sedans
Are you considering the Toyota Camry and Chevy Malibu? Not only is the Camry more powerful than the Malibu, it is also significantly more fuel-efficient. Choose the Toyota Camry to go faster and farther between stops.
Compact SUVs
Comparing small crossovers? Between the Toyota RAV4 and Chevy Equinox, the Toyota RAV4 has massively more cargo space. It also has more composed driving manners and more standard safety features to give you complete confidence on the road.
Midsized SUVs
If you are deciding between the Toyota Highlander three-row SUV and the Chevy Traverse three-row SUV, you should know that the Highlander is able to tow more and still get better fuel economy.
Browse Our New Toyota Inventory
Have you decided your new vehicle will be a Toyota? You can browse the huge selection of new Toyota cars, crossovers, and SUVs available now at our dealership in St. Louis, MO by clicking into our new vehicle inventory.