Cadillac vs. Volvo

When comparing the Cadillac brand to the Volvo brand, Cadillac has the advantage in the areas of new car pricing, used car pricing and vehicle rankings. Volvo has the advantage in the areas of horsepower, fuel efficiency, towing capacity, overall quality, reliability, safety and retained value.

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 also has a lower used vehicle starting price in 3 out of 4 comparisons. And with regards to depreciation, both Cadillac and Volvo models depreciate at a lower (better) rate in 2 out of 4 comparisons. The lower overall prices for Cadillac, plus their lower depreciation rate, gives Cadillac the overall advantage over Volvo.

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 3 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. Volvo has better safety ratings in 2 out of 4 comparisons. Cadillac and Volvo tie for safety in 2 comparisons. Volvo shows higher ratings for retained value in 2 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 4 categories: Volvo XC90 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 in Most Reliable Luxury Large SUVs, Cadillac CTS in Most Reliable Luxury Midsize Cars, and Cadillac Escalade 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 Resale Value Rankings

Cadillac has better car rankings in 6 categories: Cadillac ATS in Luxury Compact Cars with Best Resale Value, Cadillac XT4 in Luxury Crossover SUVs with Best Resale Value, Cadillac CT5-V in Luxury Midsize Cars with Best Resale Value, Cadillac ATS in Luxury Small Cars with Best Resale Value, Cadillac XT5 in Luxury Small SUVs with Best Resale Value, and Cadillac XT4 in Luxury Subcompact SUVs with Best Resale Value. Volvo has better car rankings in 2 categories: Volvo XC90 in Luxury Large SUVs with Best Resale Value and Volvo XC90 in Luxury SUVs with 3 Rows with Best Resale Value.

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 5 all-wheel-drive models, 3 front-wheel-drive models, and 7 rear-wheel-drive models. Volvo offers 14 all-wheel-drive models and 1 front-wheel-drive model.