Volkswagen vs XPENG:Which is more popular?
In October 2026, Volkswagen had more branded searches than XPENG among car brands worldwide. Volkswagen had about 9.1 million branded searches, while XPENG had 1.8 million. Volkswagen made up 4.9% of all car brand searches we track, and XPENG accounted for 0.98%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about car brands, Volkswagen appeared in one of the five answers and XPENG in none.
Who do people search for more?
Volkswagen, about 5 searches for every 1 for XPENG
Who does AI mention more?
Volkswagen, mentioned in 1 of 5 answers, XPENG in 0
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Top car brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Volkswagen was mentioned in one out of five: not in any of the three ChatGPT answers, but in one of the two Google AI Overviews. XPENG did not appear in any of the five answers.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
Honda5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Toyota5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Hyundai4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Mazda4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Tesla3 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
BMW2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Porsche2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Kia2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers- Volkswagen1 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
XPENG0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
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5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which car brand should I buy?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best car brands?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best car brand for an everyday car?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“car brands”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“reliable car brand”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in the United States on October 19, 2026.
Is Volkswagen or XPENG more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Volkswagen and XPENG by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all 85 car brands we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.
Share of searches by month for Volkswagen, XPENG. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Honda | Tesla | BMW | Toyota | Volkswagen | Mercedes-Benz | BYD | Hyundai | Porsche | Audi | Ford | Jaguar | Kia | Lamborghini | Mazda | XPENG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2025 | 5.8% | 3.9% | 4.8% | 5.8% | 4.8% | 5.3% | 3.2% | 3.9% | 3.2% | 2.1% | 2.6% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 1.7% | 0.43% |
| Dec 2025 | 6% | 4% | 4.9% | 5.9% | 4.9% | 5.5% | 2.7% | 3.3% | 3.3% | 2.2% | 2.7% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 1.8% | 0.36% |
| Jan 2026 | 6.6% | 3.6% | 5.3% | 6.5% | 4.4% | 4.9% | 3.6% | 3.6% | 2.9% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 2% | 2.4% | 2% | 2% | 0.39% |
| Feb 2026 | 6.2% | 4.1% | 5% | 6.1% | 5% | 4.6% | 3.4% | 3.4% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 2.2% | 1.2% | 2.7% | 2.2% | 1.8% | 0.37% |
| Mar 2026 | 6.7% | 3.7% | 5.4% | 5.4% | 4.5% | 5% | 3.7% | 3.7% | 3% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 1.1% | 2.4% | 2% | 1.6% | 0.49% |
| Apr 2026 | 6.1% | 4.6% | 4.6% | 5.6% | 4.6% | 5.2% | 3.8% | 3.1% | 3.1% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 1.1% | 2.5% | 2.1% | 1.7% | 0.5% |
| May 2026 | 6.2% | 3.8% | 4.7% | 5.7% | 4.7% | 5.2% | 3.8% | 3.1% | 3.1% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 1.4% | 2.6% | 2.1% | 1.7% | 0.63% |
| Jun 2026 | 6.3% | 4.2% | 5.1% | 6.2% | 4.2% | 4.7% | 3.4% | 3.4% | 2.8% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 1.3% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 1.9% | 0.56% |
| Jul 2026 | 6.3% | 4.2% | 5.1% | 6.2% | 5.1% | 4.7% | 3.4% | 3.4% | 2.8% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 1% | 2.3% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.84% |
| Aug 2026 | 6.1% | 4% | 4.9% | 5.9% | 4.9% | 4.5% | 3.3% | 3.3% | 2.7% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 1.2% | 2.7% | 2.2% | 1.8% | 0.8% |
| Sep 2026 | 5.9% | 4.8% | 4.8% | 5.8% | 4.8% | 4.4% | 3.9% | 3.2% | 2.6% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 1.4% | 2.6% | 2.2% | 1.8% | 0.79% |
| Oct 2026 | 6% | 6% | 4.9% | 4.9% | 4.9% | 4.5% | 4% | 3.3% | 2.7% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.98% |
How has branded search for Volkswagen and XPENG changed worldwide over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Volkswagen was ahead of XPENG in every measured month of the 12 months ending October 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending October 2026, Volkswagen’s share of searches among car brands worldwide moved from 4.8% to 4.9%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 9.1M.
- Across the 12 months ending October 2026, XPENG’s share of searches among car brands worldwide moved from 0.43% to 0.98%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 823K to 1.8M.
How did search popularity change for car brands worldwide in October 2026?
1 change
In October 2026, XPENG rose from 45th to 37th among car brands worldwide.
How are Volkswagen’s and XPENG’s branded searches counted?
2 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Volkswagen’s and XPENG’s names. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for these branded terms can be used to understand whether interest in the brands is growing, holding steady, or fading.
Volkswagen
1 branded search term
- volkswagen
XPENG
1 branded search term
- xpeng
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