// Car Data API Comparison
Carstat API THE car data api

Carstat API vs Auto.dev

Carstat and Auto.dev both provide automotive data via REST and both advertise MCP support for AI agents. Carstat's differentiation is engineering-grade specification depth — 250+ fields per configuration including EV battery chemistry, gross/net battery capacity, voltage, charging connectors, and WLTP/EPA range — plus global specification coverage across US, EU, Asia, and LATAM markets. Auto.dev publicly advertises global VIN decoding and a broader US-heavy product suite around listings, taxes, payments, and recalls.

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Feature comparison

Capability
Carstat API
Auto.dev
VIN decoding
Yes
Yes
Vehicle specifications
250+ engineering fields per configuration
Yes
Specification depth
Engineering-grade dimensions, drivetrain, towing, suspension, brakes, EV systems
Public docs show detailed specs; verify exact field depth by endpoint
EV battery chemistry
Yes
Not found in public docs
Gross / net battery capacity
Yes
Not found in public docs
Charging connector types
Yes — CCS1, CCS2, CHAdeMO, NACS, Type 1/2
Not found in public docs
WLTP / EPA range support
Yes
Not found in public docs
NHTSA recalls
Yes
Yes
Crash-test safety ratings
Yes
No dedicated public ratings API found
Native MCP server for AI agents
Yes
Yes
Published global / international coverage
Global specs coverage (US, EU, Asia, LATAM)
Global VIN decode advertised; verify spec-market coverage by use case
Free trial
Yes
Yes — free tier + 14-day paid trial

Comparison based on publicly available information as of September 2026. Features, plan availability, MCP support, and market coverage can change — verify current details with each provider.

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