Car Features - Same Car, Different Names: Volkswagen Group

After talking American and Japanese brands when it comes to badge engineering, for the next few weeks our focus is now with the Europeans (except for Fiat, we have featured it already) and the first brand on the spotlight is Volkswagen, with multiple brands under their wing this scenario could happen.

In order for a car to be counted on this list, the vehicle must have a different name using the same shell (exterior modifications are usually done) but sold under a different brand. And to avoid a super long list, we would limit vehicles which were launched from 1990s and above. Do take note the year range represents the entire vehicle line (including those of its twins) even if the original model was killed. In order to be listed, the base vehicle must be from a Volkswagen subsidiary including the likes of Audi, Porsche, SEAT, and Skoda.

For the largest German (and European) automobile brand, let us see which wore different badges.

SEAT Ibiza-Volkswagen Polo Playa (second generation model)

SEAT Ibiza

SEAT Inca-Volkswagen Caddy (second generation model)

Volkswagen Caddy

SEAT Toldeo-Chery Cowin/Amulet (first generation model)

SEAT Toledo

Volkswagen Lupo-SEAT Arosa

Volkswagen Lupo

Volkswagen Santana-Ford Versailles

Volkswagen Santana

Volkswagen Sharan-Ford Galaxy (1995-2006)-SEAT Alhambra

Volkswagen Sharan

Volkswagen Up!-SEAT Mii-Skoda Citigo

Volkswagen Up!