Acura vs. Volvo

iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of cars from Acura and Volvo contrasts the two brands across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which one is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of vehicle models, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and projected lifetime recalls based on recall history. This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which brand represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both Acura and Volvo cars.

When comparing the Acura brand to the Volvo brand, Acura has the advantage in the areas of new car pricing, used car pricing, depreciation, horsepower, overall quality, reliability, retained value and vehicle rankings. Volvo has the advantage in the areas of fuel efficiency, towing capacity and variety of models offered.

Acura versus Volvo: Pricing and Value: Analyzing Acura versus Volvo pricing we see a lower new vehicle starting price for Acura in 1 out of 1 vehicle comparisons. Acura also has a lower used vehicle starting price in 1 out of 1 comparisons. Acura models depreciate at a lower (better) rate in 1 out of 1 comparisons. The lower overall prices for Acura, plus their lower depreciation rate, gives Acura the overall advantage over Volvo.

Acura versus Volvo: Horsepower, Fuel Efficiency and Towing Capacity: Acura vehicles offer higher maximum horsepower numbers in their base trim in 1 out of 1 model comparisons. Volvo offers higher MPG for its vehicles in their base trim in 1 out of 1 comparisons. Volvo offers a greater towing capacity in 1 out of 1 comparisons.

Acura versus Volvo: Quality, Reliability, Safety, and Value Retention Ratings: A comparison of Acura versus Volvo overall quality ratings shows Acura with higher quality ratings in 1 out of 1 model comparisons. In terms of reliability ratings, Acura has the advantage in 1 out of 1 comparisons. Over 1 comparisons, Acura and Volvo vehicles tie for safety. Acura shows higher ratings for retained value in 1 out of 1 comparisons.

Best Car Rankings: Acura has better car rankings in 4 categories: Acura RDX in Best Luxury 5-seater SUVs, Acura MDX in Best Luxury Crossover SUVs, Acura TLX in Best Luxury Midsize Cars, and Acura RDX in Best Luxury Small SUVs. Volvo has better car rankings in 2 categories: Volvo S60 in Best Luxury Compact Cars and Volvo S60 in Best Luxury Small Cars.

Most Reliable Car Rankings: Acura has better car rankings in 3 categories: Acura MDX in Most Reliable Luxury Crossover SUVs, Acura TLX in Most Reliable Luxury Midsize Cars, and Acura RDX in Most Reliable Luxury Small SUVs. Volvo has the better car ranking in 1 category: S60 in Most Reliable Luxury Small Cars.

Best Cars for the Money Rankings: Acura has the better car ranking in 1 category: RDX in Best Luxury Small SUVs for the Money.

Available Body Styles: Acura offers 3 SUVs, 1 sedan, and 1 hatchback. In comparison, Volvo offers 7 SUVs, 3 wagons, and 4 sedans.

Drivetrain Options: Acura offers 4 gasoline vehicles and 1 electric vehicle. Volvo offers 7 gasoline vehicles, 5 plug-in hybrids, and 2 electric vehicles.

Acura offers 4 all-wheel-drive models, 3 front-wheel-drive models, and 1 rear-wheel-drive model. Volvo offers 14 all-wheel-drive models, 1 front-wheel-drive model, and 2 rear-wheel-drive models.