Cadillac vs. Volvo
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of cars from Cadillac 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 Cadillac and Volvo cars.
When comparing the Cadillac brand to the Volvo brand, Cadillac has the advantage in the areas of new car pricing and safety. Volvo has the advantage in the areas of depreciation, horsepower, fuel efficiency, towing capacity, overall quality, reliability, retained value and vehicle rankings.
Cadillac versus Volvo: Pricing and Value: Analyzing Cadillac versus Volvo pricing we see a lower new vehicle starting price for Cadillac in 3 out of 4 vehicle comparisons. Cadillac and Volvo both also have lower used vehicle starting prices in 2 out of 4 comparisons. Volvo models depreciate at a lower (better) rate in 4 out of 4 comparisons.
Cadillac versus Volvo: Horsepower, Fuel Efficiency and Towing Capacity: Volvo vehicles offer higher maximum horsepower numbers in their base trim in 3 out of 4 model comparisons, with Cadillac offering more horsepower in 1 comparisons. Volvo offers higher MPG for its vehicles in their base trim in 3 out of 4 comparisons. Both Cadillac and Volvo vehicles have the same MPG in 1 comparisons. Volvo offers a greater towing capacity in 1 out of 4 comparisons. Cadillac offers greater towing capacity in 1 out of 4 comparisons, and in 2 comparisons Cadillac and Volvo have the same towing capacity.
Cadillac versus Volvo: Quality, Reliability, Safety, and Value Retention Ratings: A comparison of Cadillac 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 1 out of 2 comparisons. Cadillac has better safety ratings in 2 out of 4 comparisons while Volvo has better safety ratings in 1 out of 4 comparisons. Cadillac and Volvo tie for safety in 1 comparisons. Volvo shows higher ratings for retained value in 4 out of 4 comparisons.
Best Car Rankings: Cadillac has the better car ranking in 1 category: CTS in Best Luxury Midsize Cars. Volvo has better car rankings in 6 categories: Volvo XC60 in Best Luxury 5-seater SUVs, Volvo XC90 in Best Luxury 7-Seater SUVs, Volvo XC60 in Best Luxury Crossover SUVs, Volvo XC90 in Best Luxury Large SUVs, Volvo XC60 in Best Luxury Small SUVs, and Volvo XC90 in Best Luxury SUVs with 3 Rows.
Most Reliable Car Rankings: Cadillac has better car rankings in 3 categories: Cadillac Escalade ESV in Most Reliable Luxury Large SUVs, Cadillac CTS in Most Reliable Luxury Midsize Cars, and Cadillac Escalade ESV in Most Reliable Luxury SUVs with 3 Rows. Volvo has better car rankings in 2 categories: Volvo XC90 in Most Reliable Luxury Crossover SUVs and Volvo XC60 in Most Reliable Luxury Small SUVs.
Best Cars for the Money Rankings: Volvo has the better car ranking in 1 category: XC90 in Best Luxury Large SUVs for the Money.
Available Body Styles: Cadillac offers 8 SUVs and 4 sedans. In comparison, Volvo offers 7 SUVs, 3 wagons, and 4 sedans.
Drivetrain Options: Cadillac offers 11 gasoline vehicles, 2 diesels, and 1 electric vehicle. Volvo offers 7 gasoline vehicles, 5 plug-in hybrids, and 2 electric vehicles.
Cadillac offers 7 all-wheel-drive models, 3 front-wheel-drive models, and 7 rear-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
Cadillac XT4
$39,933 - $54,764
Cadillac XT5
$45,410 - $64,269
Cadillac Escalade
$89,795 - $124,357
Cadillac XT6
$49,812 - $71,942
New Car Pricing
SUVs
Volvo XC40
$43,000 - $52,303
Volvo XC60
$47,843 - $61,191
Volvo XC90
$58,080 - $74,643
Volvo XC90
$58,080 - $74,643
Used Car Pricing
SUVs
Cadillac XT4
$43,892 - $52,815
Cadillac XT5
$44,654 - $62,941
Cadillac Escalade
$90,042 - $135,989
Cadillac XT6
$47,616 - $68,015
Used Car Pricing
SUVs
Volvo XC40
$40,489 - $50,702
Volvo XC60
$45,143 - $58,338
Volvo XC90
$56,839 - $72,351
Volvo XC90
$56,839 - $72,351
5-Year Depreciation (Lower is better)
SUVs
Cadillac XT4
47.5%
Cadillac XT5
55.6%
Cadillac Escalade
57.8%
Cadillac XT6
59.1%
5-Year Depreciation (Lower is better)
SUVs
Volvo XC40
44.2%
Volvo XC60
48.2%
Volvo XC90
54.4%
Volvo XC90
54.4%
Horsepower / Torque
SUVs
Cadillac XT4
235 hp / 258 foot-lbs
Cadillac XT5
235 hp / 258 foot-lbs
Cadillac Escalade
420 hp / 460 foot-lbs
Cadillac XT6
235 hp / 258 foot-lbs
Horsepower / Torque
SUVs
Volvo XC40
247 hp / 258 foot-lbs
Volvo XC60
247 hp / 258 foot-lbs
Volvo XC90
247 hp / 258 foot-lbs
Volvo XC90
247 hp / 258 foot-lbs
MPG (city/highway/combined)
SUVs
Cadillac XT4
24 / 29 / 26
Cadillac XT5
22 / 29 / 24
Cadillac Escalade
14 / 19 / 16
Cadillac XT6
21 / 27 / 23
MPG (city/highway/combined)
SUVs
Volvo XC40
24 / 30 / 26
Volvo XC60
22 / 28 / 25
Volvo XC90
22 / 27 / 24
Volvo XC90
22 / 27 / 24
Max Towing Capacity
SUVs
Cadillac XT4
3500 lbs
Cadillac XT5
3500 lbs
Cadillac Escalade
8200 lbs
Cadillac XT6
4000 lbs
Max Towing Capacity
SUVs
Volvo XC40
3500 lbs
Volvo XC60
3500 lbs
Volvo XC90
5000 lbs
Volvo XC90
5000 lbs
iSeeCars Overall Quality Ratings
SUVs
Cadillac XT4
Not available
Cadillac XT5
7.5 / 10
Cadillac Escalade
8.0 / 10
Cadillac XT6
Not available
iSeeCars Overall Quality Ratings
SUVs
Volvo XC40
Not available
Volvo XC60
8.2 / 10
Volvo XC90
8.2 / 10
Volvo XC90
8.2 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Ratings
SUVs
Cadillac XT4
Not available
Cadillac XT5
5.5 / 10
Cadillac Escalade
9.1 / 10
Cadillac XT6
Not available
iSeeCars Reliability Ratings
SUVs
Volvo XC40
Not available
Volvo XC60
8.2 / 10
Volvo XC90
8.6 / 10
Volvo XC90
8.6 / 10
iSeeCars Safety Ratings
SUVs
Cadillac XT4
10 / 10
Cadillac XT5
9.9 / 10
Cadillac Escalade
8.0 / 10
Cadillac XT6
10 / 10
iSeeCars Safety Ratings
SUVs
Volvo XC40
10 / 10
Volvo XC60
9.0 / 10
Volvo XC90
9.0 / 10
Volvo XC90
9.0 / 10
iSeeCars Resale Value Ratings
SUVs
Cadillac XT4
7.5 / 10
Cadillac XT5
7.0 / 10
Cadillac Escalade
6.9 / 10
Cadillac XT6
6.8 / 10
iSeeCars Resale Value Ratings
SUVs
Volvo XC40
7.8 / 10
Volvo XC60
7.5 / 10
Volvo XC90
7.1 / 10
Volvo XC90
7.1 / 10
iSeeCars Best Car Rankings
SUVs
Cadillac XT5
#8 of 29 in
Best Luxury Small SUVs
Cadillac Escalade
#9 of 22 in
Best Luxury Large SUVs
iSeeCars Best Car Rankings
SUVs
Volvo XC60
#3 of 29 in
Best Luxury Small SUVs
Volvo XC90
#7 of 22 in
Best Luxury Large SUVs
iSeeCars Most Reliable Car Rankings
SUVs
Cadillac XT5
#14 of 29 in
Most Reliable Luxury Small SUVs
Cadillac Escalade
#5 of 22 in
Most Reliable Luxury Large SUVs
iSeeCars Most Reliable Car Rankings
SUVs
Volvo XC60
#3 of 29 in
Most Reliable Luxury Small SUVs
Volvo XC90
#10 of 22 in
Most Reliable Luxury Large SUVs
iSeeCars Best Cars for the Money Rankings
SUVs
Cadillac Escalade
#9 of 11 in
Best Luxury Large SUVs for the Money
iSeeCars Best Cars for the Money Rankings
SUVs
Volvo XC90
#3 of 11 in
Best Luxury Large SUVs for the Money