Honda and Chevy are two of the most popular car brands in the market. Both companies are known to produce quality automobiles and they have several awards to show for this. It’s usually difficult for many people, especially first-time car buyers to choose between the Honda and Chevy brands. Whether you are looking for a Sedan, SUV, or truck, both Honda and Chevy have several models with exciting features. In this article, we want to provide a definitive answer to the ever-popping argument about who makes better cars between Honda and Chevy.
Honda vehicles are generally better than those made by Chevy although Honda models tend to be more expensive. However, the high cost of Honda vehicles translates to long-term savings for many users as they require little maintenance while having a high resale value.
It will probably take Honda messing up for the next few decades and Chevy massively upping their games for the next decades for it to overcome Honda. But let’s face it, that isn’t happening anytime soon. Below, you’ll find how to pit Honda against Chevy. Continue reading.
Going Head To Head: Honda Vs Chevy
In the answer paragraph above, we made it clear that Honda is a better auto manufacturer than Chevy. But we don’t just want you to take our word for it. Below, you’ll find the criteria we used in deciding the better car brand between Honda and Chevy:
Brand Image
One of the first things to consider when purchasing a car is the brand of the car. This entails the reputation of the car manufacturer. And as reputation goes in the auto industry, not many vehicles have the superb reputation that Honda enjoys. The prestigious Kelley Blue Book awards have given the Best Brand Image award to Honda for the sixth consecutive year. That’s no small feat.
So, when it comes to brand image, Honda beats Chevy Hands down. Onto the next criterion.
Performance
Yet, another area where Honda excels and beats Chevy. It’s an open secret that Honda has a wide range of efficient and high-performing cars, especially in its SUV lineup which is basically exceptionally fine-tuned machines.
Honda vehicles also perform well when it comes to transmission and fuel economy. The company has come up with new technologies specially designed for improving gas mileage in their vehicles. Honda’s latest hybrid models are perfect illustrations of the incredible fuel efficiency the company strives to achieve.
While Chevy has put out some nice cars over the years, those cars just don’t have the incredible fuel economy Honda vehicles are popular for. So, this is another point in favor of Honda.
Comfort
Comfort is another important factor to consider when buying a vehicle. After all, what’s the use of having a high-performance vehicle that isn’t comfortable to drive? When it comes to comfort, both Chevy and Honda offer a comfortable drive but which one is better? We’ll answer that below.
Chevy has always been about affordability and this is obvious in all their cars. This affects the design and materials that are used in Chevy vehicles and luxury features like leather upholstery and heated steering wheels are reserved for only top-end models. Even so, those top-end models still have basic designs and some ‘substandard materials’. So, if you put a lot of weight on luxury or comfort while driving, you won’t get the best from Chevy. It’s that simple.
Simple Honda’s focus isn’t that much on affordability, the company can incorporate several exciting features into their cars. This results in an extremely comfortable interior made of solid and top-quality materials. The implication of this is that you have to shell out more money to buy a Honda but this doesn’t change the fact that Honda vehicles are generally more comfortable than Chevy vehicles.
Safety
No matter how confident you are in your driving skills, there’s this extra peace of mind that comes with having some safety features incorporated into your vehicle. Honda is known for producing some of the safest automobiles available on the market today. The popular Honda safety feature, Honda Sensing™️, is now a standard feature in most Honda models. Honda Sensing comprises several safety and driver-assisted technologies such as
emergency braking, lane-keeping assistance, adaptive cruise control, automatic high beams, and so on that are specifically designed to keep you safe whenever you are behind the wheel. The fact that Honda Sensing is standard in most Honda models means you can get all safety features at no extra cost.
Chevy’s approach to safety is different from Honda’s in the sense that Chevy’s advanced features are usually included in top-end models. So, if you want an array of feathers on a Chevy that is similar to what you’ll find on a typical Honda vehicle, you’ll have to pay more. Otherwise, you’ll only find government-mandated features on your Chevy. In this sense, Honda offers more value for money compared to Chevy.
Technology Features
Infotainment technology can be found in both Chevy and Honda brands. For those not familiar with infotainment tech, it’s a combination of systems that provide information and entertainment to the driver and passengers. This is usually achieved through audio/video interfaces and control elements like voice commands, touch screens, and so on.
When it comes to infotainment technology, Honda takes the crown as its infotainment system offers a more smartphone-like experience. The system is also very user-friendly and provides a superb experience for users.
The Winner?
The obvious winner is Honda as it beats Chevy in every metric we used to compare them. Honda has been producing excellent cars for years and Chevy has a long journey ahead if it is to ever match Honda.
This is not to say that you shouldn’t buy Chevy automobiles as they are far more affordable than most Honda models while providing good performance. Ultimately, the type of car you for depends on your budget and preferences.
