Acura vs. Volvo
When comparing the Acura brand to the Volvo brand, Acura has the advantage in the areas of new car pricing, used car pricing, depreciation, overall quality, retained value and vehicle rankings. Volvo has the advantage in the areas of horsepower, fuel efficiency, towing capacity, reliability 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 2 out of 2 vehicle comparisons. Acura also has a lower used vehicle starting price in 3 out of 3 comparisons. Acura models depreciate at a lower (better) rate in 2 out of 2 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
Volvo vehicles offer higher maximum horsepower numbers in their base trim in 2 out of 3 model comparisons, with Acura offering more horsepower in 1 comparisons. Volvo offers higher MPG for its vehicles in their base trim in 2 out of 2 comparisons. Volvo offers a greater towing capacity in 2 out of 2 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 2 out of 2 model comparisons. In terms of reliability ratings, Volvo has the advantage in 1 out of 2 comparisons. Over 3 comparisons, Acura and Volvo vehicles tie for safety. Acura shows higher ratings for retained value in 2 out of 2 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 Resale Value Rankings
Acura has better car rankings in 4 categories: Acura ILX in Luxury Compact Cars with Best Resale Value, Acura TLX in Luxury Midsize Cars with Best Resale Value, Acura ILX in Luxury Small Cars with Best Resale Value, and Acura RDX in Luxury Small SUVs with Best Resale Value. Volvo has better car rankings in 2 categories: Volvo XC40 in Luxury 5-seater SUVs with Best Resale Value and Volvo XC40 in Luxury Crossover SUVs with Best Resale Value.
Available Body Styles
Acura offers 2 SUVs, 2 sedans, 1 coupe, and 1 hatchback. In comparison, Volvo offers 7 SUVs, 3 wagons, and 4 sedans.
Drivetrain Options
Acura offers 5 gasoline vehicles and 1 hybrid. Volvo offers 7 gasoline vehicles, 5 plug-in hybrids, and 2 electric vehicles.
Acura offers 4 all-wheel-drive models and 5 front-wheel-drive models. Volvo offers 14 all-wheel-drive models, 1 front-wheel-drive model, and 2 rear-wheel-drive models.
New Car Pricing
SUVs
Acura RDX
$45,143 - $55,544
Cars
Acura ILX
Not Yet Available
Other Comparisons
Acura RDX
$45,143 - $55,544
New Car Pricing
SUVs
Volvo XC60
$48,038 - $60,485
Cars
Volvo S60
$43,537 - $52,190
Other Comparisons
Volvo XC60 Recharge
$61,626 - $76,959
Used Car Pricing
SUVs
Acura RDX
$41,003 - $51,823
Cars
Acura ILX
$24,893 - $32,977
Other Comparisons
Acura RDX
$41,003 - $51,823
Used Car Pricing
SUVs
Volvo XC60
$47,400 - $59,116
Cars
Volvo S60
$42,885 - $50,849
Other Comparisons
Volvo XC60 Recharge
$60,301 - $75,417
5-Year Depreciation (Lower is better)
SUVs
Acura RDX
49.3%
Cars
Acura ILX
48%
Other Comparisons
Acura RDX
49.3%
5-Year Depreciation (Lower is better)
SUVs
Volvo XC60
54.6%
Cars
Volvo S60
57%
Other Comparisons
Volvo XC60 Recharge
Not Yet Available
Horsepower / Torque
SUVs
Acura RDX
272 hp / 280 foot-lbs
Cars
Acura ILX
201 hp / 180 foot-lbs
Other Comparisons
Acura RDX
272 hp / 280 foot-lbs
Horsepower / Torque
SUVs
Volvo XC60
247 hp / 258 foot-lbs
Cars
Volvo S60
247 hp / 258 foot-lbs
Other Comparisons
Volvo XC60 Recharge
455 hp / 523 foot-lbs
MPG (city/highway/combined)
SUVs
Acura RDX
22 / 28 / 24
Cars
Acura ILX
24 / 34 / 28
Other Comparisons
Acura RDX
22 / 28 / 24
MPG (city/highway/combined)
SUVs
Volvo XC60
22 / 28 / 25
Cars
Volvo S60
26 / 35 / 30
Other Comparisons
Volvo XC60 Recharge
Not Yet Available
Max Towing Capacity
SUVs
Acura RDX
1500 lbs
Other Comparisons
Acura RDX
1500 lbs
Max Towing Capacity
SUVs
Volvo XC60
3500 lbs
Other Comparisons
Volvo XC60 Recharge
3500 lbs
iSeeCars Overall Quality Ratings
SUVs
Acura RDX
8.8 / 10
Cars
Acura ILX
8.7 / 10
Other Comparisons
Acura RDX
8.8 / 10
iSeeCars Overall Quality Ratings
SUVs
Volvo XC60
8.2 / 10
Cars
Volvo S60
8.5 / 10
Other Comparisons
Volvo XC60 Recharge
Not available
iSeeCars Reliability Ratings
SUVs
Acura RDX
8.6 / 10
Cars
Acura ILX
7.7 / 10
Other Comparisons
Acura RDX
8.6 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Ratings
SUVs
Volvo XC60
7.9 / 10
Cars
Volvo S60
8.6 / 10
Other Comparisons
Volvo XC60 Recharge
Not available
iSeeCars Safety Ratings
SUVs
Acura RDX
10 / 10
Cars
Acura ILX
10 / 10
Other Comparisons
Acura RDX
10 / 10
iSeeCars Safety Ratings
SUVs
Volvo XC60
10 / 10
Cars
Volvo S60
10 / 10
Other Comparisons
Volvo XC60 Recharge
10 / 10
iSeeCars Resale Value Ratings
SUVs
Acura RDX
7.7 / 10
Cars
Acura ILX
8.3 / 10
Other Comparisons
Acura RDX
7.7 / 10
iSeeCars Resale Value Ratings
SUVs
Volvo XC60
6.8 / 10
Cars
Volvo S60
6.8 / 10
Other Comparisons
Volvo XC60 Recharge
Not available
iSeeCars Best Car Rankings
SUVs
Acura RDX
#1 of 61 in
Best Luxury 5-seater SUVs
Cars
Acura ILX
#5 of 36 in
Best Luxury Small Cars
iSeeCars Best Car Rankings
SUVs
Volvo XC60
#4 of 61 in
Best Luxury 5-seater SUVs
Cars
Volvo S60
#4 of 36 in
Best Luxury Small Cars
iSeeCars Most Reliable Car Rankings
SUVs
Acura RDX
#1 of 29 in
Most Reliable Luxury Small SUVs
Cars
Acura ILX
#11 of 36 in
Most Reliable Luxury Small Cars
iSeeCars Most Reliable Car Rankings
SUVs
Volvo XC60
#3 of 29 in
Most Reliable Luxury Small SUVs
Cars
Volvo S60
#4 of 36 in
Most Reliable Luxury Small Cars
iSeeCars Best Resale Value Rankings
SUVs
Acura RDX
#6 of 29 in
Luxury Small SUVs
Cars
Acura ILX
#6 of 30 in
Luxury Compact Cars
Other Comparisons
Acura RDX
#6 of 29 in
Luxury Small SUVs
iSeeCars Best Resale Value Rankings
SUVs
Volvo XC60
#8 of 29 in
Luxury Small SUVs
Cars
Volvo S60
#24 of 30 in
Luxury Compact Cars
Other Comparisons
Volvo XC60 Recharge
#7 of 18 in
Luxury Plug-in Hybrid SUVs (PHEV)