Smart to buy.
Smarter to own.
Smart choices add up in the long run, so we got to wondering how select VW models stack up against their competition when it comes to cost of maintenance.
And then we looked at the numbers—for 5 years/75,000 miles of operation (not including repair costs).
The results? We’ll let them speak for themselves.
2026 Tiguan
Meet the compact SUV with German engineering and luxurious touches. The one that, how do we say it? Costs less to maintain than its 2025 competitors.
2026 Atlas
Has lower cost of maintenance than its 2025 Toyota, Honda, and Subaru competitors. Stretch out in the stylish, roomy SUV that seats seven in comfort.
2026 ID.4
Plug into our all‑electric, high–performance SUV. It has lower cost of maintenance than its 2025 Toyota, Honda, and Subaru competitors.
2026 Jetta
It’s the iconic, eye-catching sedan you’ve heard about. Oh, and there’s more. It costs less to maintain than its 2025 competitors.
2026 Atlas Cross Sport
Has a lower cost of maintenance than its 2025 Toyota, Honda, and Subaru competitors. The sporty, crossover SUV like no other.
Plenty of reasons to choose a Volkswagen
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Carefree Coverage is included on all MY20 and newer vehicles. Carefree Maintenance provides 10,000- and 20,000-mile scheduled maintenance services or scheduled maintenance services for two years (whichever occurs first) as stated in the vehicle’s maintenance booklet. Does not include tire rotations, or other services or parts not specified in the owner’s literature. 3 years/36,000 miles (whichever occurs first) Roadside Assistance provided by a third party. May require additional payment for services rendered. 4 years/50,000 miles (whichever occurs first) New Vehicle Limited Warranty. See owner’s literature or dealer for warranty, maintenance program, and roadside assistance details, exclusions, and limitations. Connected vehicle services enabled through myVW+, including Remote Access and Safe & Secure, require cellular connectivity, GPS signal, and acceptance of myVW+ Terms of Service. Not all services and features are available on all vehicles. Connected vehicle services require an included or paid subscription. See additional important information at Connected Services | Volkswagen.- 6.
3-year Safe & Secure connected vehicle services available on most MY26 and newer vehicles. For customers who do not have an existing Safe & Secure plan, the Safe & Secure included plan will begin on original (new, unused) vehicle in-service (purchase) date or June 1, 2023, whichever is later. Connected vehicle services are not available on most MY20 Passat vehicles. Valid in the U.S. only. Rental fleet vehicles and vehicles that are or have been classified as totaled, salvaged, or rebuilt are not eligible. Paid subscription is required to continue services after included plan expires. Visit the shop tab in the myVW mobile app to see how much time is remaining on your Safe & Secure plan. All services and features may not be available on all vehicles. For example, ID.4 and ID. Buzz vehicles do not include Stolen Vehicle Location services or Anti-Theft Alerts, and MY21 ID.4 vehicles do not have the Information Assistance service.- 7.
Vehicle Service Protection coverage runs concurrently with any applicable manufacturer’s warranties. In-warranty plan expiration is measured in time/miles from the Manufacturer’s Original In-Service Date and zero (0) miles. Out-of-warranty plan expiration is measured in time/miles from the Agreement Purchase Date and the Current Odometer Reading.