Chevrolet vs. Volvo

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

When comparing the Chevrolet brand to the Volvo brand, Chevrolet has the advantage in the areas of new car pricing, depreciation, horsepower, towing capacity, reliability, retained value and variety of models offered. Volvo has the advantage in the areas of used car pricing, fuel efficiency, overall quality and safety.

Chevrolet versus Volvo: Pricing and Value: Analyzing Chevrolet versus Volvo pricing we see a lower new vehicle starting price for Chevrolet in 1 out of 1 vehicle comparisons. In contrast, Volvo has lower used vehicle starting prices in 1 out of 1 vehicle comparisons. Chevrolet models depreciate at a lower (better) rate in 1 out of 1 comparisons.

Chevrolet versus Volvo: Horsepower, Fuel Efficiency and Towing Capacity: Chevrolet vehicles offer higher maximum horsepower numbers in their base trim in 1 out of 1 model comparisons. Volvo offers higher MPG for its vehicles in their base trim in 1 out of 1 comparisons. Chevrolet offers a greater towing capacity in 1 out of 1 comparisons.

Chevrolet versus Volvo: Quality, Reliability, Safety, and Value Retention Ratings: A comparison of Chevrolet versus Volvo overall quality ratings shows Volvo with higher quality ratings in 1 out of 1 model comparisons. In terms of reliability ratings, Chevrolet has the advantage in 1 out of 1 comparisons. Volvo has better safety ratings in 1 out of 1 comparisons. Chevrolet shows higher ratings for retained value in 1 out of 1 comparisons.

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Available Body Styles: Chevrolet offers 11 SUVs, 1 sedan, 3 coupes, 3 convertibles, and 1 hatchback. In comparison, Volvo offers 7 SUVs, 3 wagons, and 4 sedans.

Drivetrain Options: Chevrolet offers 15 gasoline vehicles, 3 diesels, 1 hybrid, and 5 electric vehicles. Volvo offers 7 gasoline vehicles, 5 plug-in hybrids, and 2 electric vehicles.

Chevrolet offers 6 all-wheel-drive models, 10 front-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.