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 areas of new car pricing, used car pricing and horsepower. Volvo has the advantage in the areas of depreciation, towing capacity, overall quality, reliability, retained value, vehicle rankings 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 Alfa Romeo in 2 out of 3 vehicle comparisons. Alfa Romeo also has a lower used vehicle starting price in 2 out of 3 comparisons. Volvo models depreciate at a lower (better) rate in 3 out of 3 comparisons.

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 1 out of 3 comparisons. Alfa Romeo vehicles have higher MPG in 1 comparisons, and both Alfa Romeo and Volvo vehicles have the same MPG in 1 comparisons. Volvo offers a greater towing capacity in 2 out of 2 comparisons.

Alfa Romeo versus Volvo: Quality, Reliability, Safety, and Value Retention Ratings: A comparison of Alfa Romeo versus Volvo overall quality ratings shows Volvo with higher quality ratings in 2 out of 2 model comparisons. In terms of reliability ratings, Volvo has the advantage in 2 out of 2 comparisons. Volvo shows higher ratings for retained value in 3 out of 3 comparisons.

Best Car Rankings: Volvo has better car rankings in 5 categories: Volvo XC60 in Best Luxury 5-seater SUVs, Volvo S60 in Best Luxury Compact Cars, Volvo XC60 in Best Luxury Crossover SUVs, Volvo S60 in Best Luxury Small Cars, and Volvo XC60 in Best Luxury Small SUVs.

Most Reliable Car Rankings: Volvo has better car rankings in 3 categories: Volvo XC90 in Most Reliable Luxury Crossover SUVs, Volvo S60 in Most Reliable Luxury Small Cars, and Volvo XC60 in Most Reliable Luxury Small SUVs.

Available Body Styles: Alfa Romeo offers 2 SUVs and 1 sedan. In comparison, Volvo offers 7 SUVs, 3 wagons, and 4 sedans.

Drivetrain Options: Alfa Romeo offers 2 gasoline vehicles and 1 plug-in hybrid. Volvo offers 7 gasoline vehicles, 5 plug-in hybrids, and 2 electric vehicles.

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