Alfa Romeo vs. Volvo

iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of cars from Alfa Romeo 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 Alfa Romeo and Volvo cars.

When comparing the Alfa Romeo brand to the Volvo brand, Alfa Romeo has the advantage in the area of horsepower. Volvo has the advantage in the areas of new car pricing, used car pricing, depreciation, fuel efficiency, towing capacity, retained value and variety of models offered.

Alfa Romeo versus Volvo: Pricing and Value: Analyzing Alfa Romeo versus Volvo pricing we see a lower new vehicle starting price for Volvo in 2 out of 3 vehicle comparisons. Volvo also has a lower used vehicle starting price in 3 out of 3 comparisons. Volvo models depreciate at a lower (better) rate in 3 out of 3 comparisons. The lower overall prices for Volvo, plus their lower depreciation rate, gives Volvo the overall advantage over Alfa Romeo.

Alfa Romeo versus Volvo: Horsepower, Fuel Efficiency and Towing Capacity: Alfa Romeo vehicles offer higher maximum horsepower numbers in their base trim in 3 out of 3 model comparisons. Volvo offers higher MPG for its vehicles in their base trim in 3 out of 3 comparisons. Volvo offers a greater towing capacity in 2 out of 2 comparisons.

Alfa Romeo versus Volvo: Quality, Reliability, Safety, and Value Retention Ratings: Volvo shows higher ratings for retained value in 3 out of 3 comparisons.

Available Body Styles: Alfa Romeo offers 3 SUVs and 1 sedan. In comparison, Volvo offers 12 SUVs, 4 wagons, and 6 sedans.

Drivetrain Options: Alfa Romeo offers 3 gasoline vehicles and 1 plug-in hybrid. Volvo offers 7 gasoline vehicles, 10 plug-in hybrids, and 5 electric vehicles.

Alfa Romeo offers 4 all-wheel-drive models and 1 rear-wheel-drive model. Volvo offers 18 all-wheel-drive models, 1 front-wheel-drive model, and 4 rear-wheel-drive models.