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 area of new car pricing. Volvo has the advantage in the areas of used car pricing, depreciation, horsepower, fuel efficiency, towing capacity, safety, retained value and variety of models offered.

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. In contrast, Volvo has lower used vehicle starting prices in 3 out of 4 vehicle comparisons. Volvo models depreciate at a lower (better) rate in 3 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: Volvo has better safety ratings in 3 out of 4 comparisons. Cadillac and Volvo tie for safety in 1 comparisons. Volvo shows higher ratings for retained value in 3 out of 4 comparisons.

Available Body Styles: Cadillac offers 13 SUVs and 5 sedans. In comparison, Volvo offers 12 SUVs, 4 wagons, and 6 sedans.

Drivetrain Options: Cadillac offers 11 gasoline vehicles and 7 electric vehicles. Volvo offers 7 gasoline vehicles, 10 plug-in hybrids, and 5 electric vehicles.

Cadillac offers 13 all-wheel-drive models, 3 front-wheel-drive models, and 7 rear-wheel-drive models. Volvo offers 18 all-wheel-drive models, 1 front-wheel-drive model, and 4 rear-wheel-drive models.