Ford vs. Volvo
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of cars from Ford 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 Ford and Volvo cars.
When comparing the Ford brand to the Volvo brand, Ford has the advantage in the areas of new car pricing, depreciation, horsepower, towing capacity, overall quality, safety, retained value and variety of models offered. Volvo has the advantage in the areas of fuel efficiency and reliability.
Ford versus Volvo: Pricing and Value: Analyzing Ford versus Volvo pricing we see a lower new vehicle starting price for Ford in 2 out of 3 vehicle comparisons. Ford and Volvo both also have lower used vehicle starting prices in 1 out of 2 comparisons. Ford models depreciate at a lower (better) rate in 3 out of 3 comparisons. The lower overall prices for Ford, plus their lower depreciation rate, gives Ford the overall advantage over Volvo.
Ford versus Volvo: Horsepower, Fuel Efficiency and Towing Capacity: Ford vehicles offer higher maximum horsepower numbers in their base trim in 2 out of 3 model comparisons, with Volvo offering more horsepower in 1 comparisons. Volvo offers higher MPG for its vehicles in their base trim in 1 out of 2 comparisons. Volvo offers a longer driving range in 1 out of 1 model comparisons. Ford offers a greater towing capacity in 1 out of 2 comparisons. In 1 comparisons, Ford and Volvo have the same towing capacity.
Ford versus Volvo: Quality, Reliability, Safety, and Value Retention Ratings: A comparison of Ford versus Volvo overall quality ratings shows Ford 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. Ford has better safety ratings in 2 out of 2 comparisons. Ford shows higher ratings for retained value in 3 out of 3 comparisons.
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Most Reliable Car Rankings:
Best Cars for the Money Rankings:
Available Body Styles: Ford offers 11 SUVs, 1 coupe, 1 convertible, and 1 minivan. In comparison, Volvo offers 7 SUVs, 3 wagons, and 4 sedans.
Drivetrain Options: Ford offers 14 gasoline vehicles, 4 hybrids, 1 plug-in hybrid, and 2 electric vehicles. Volvo offers 7 gasoline vehicles, 5 plug-in hybrids, and 2 electric vehicles.
Ford offers 9 all-wheel-drive models, 5 front-wheel-drive models, and 3 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
Ford Escape
$29,865 - $40,820
Ford Expedition
$63,191 - $88,644
EVs
Ford Mustang Mach-E
$44,856 - $61,270
New Car Pricing
SUVs
Volvo XC60
$47,843 - $61,191
Volvo XC90
$58,080 - $74,643
EVs
Volvo C40 Recharge
$56,622 - $62,339
Used Car Pricing
SUVs
Ford Escape
$28,542 - $37,394
Ford Expedition
$60,439 - $87,113
EVs
Ford Mustang Mach-E
Not Yet Available
Used Car Pricing
SUVs
Volvo XC60
$45,143 - $58,338
Volvo XC90
$56,839 - $72,351
EVs
Volvo C40 Recharge
$56,390 - $61,324
5-Year Depreciation (Lower is better)
SUVs
Ford Escape
46.4%
Ford Expedition
53.5%
EVs
Ford Mustang Mach-E
57.9%
5-Year Depreciation (Lower is better)
SUVs
Volvo XC60
48.2%
Volvo XC90
54.4%
EVs
Volvo C40 Recharge
61.3%
Horsepower / Torque
SUVs
Ford Escape
180 hp / 199 foot-lbs
Ford Expedition
380 hp / 470 foot-lbs
EVs
Ford Mustang Mach-E
266 hp / 317 foot-lbs
Horsepower / Torque
SUVs
Volvo XC60
247 hp / 258 foot-lbs
Volvo XC90
247 hp / 258 foot-lbs
EVs
Volvo C40 Recharge
248 hp / 310 foot-lbs
MPG (city/highway/combined)
SUVs
Ford Escape
27 / 34 / 30
Ford Expedition
17 / 23 / 19
MPG (city/highway/combined)
SUVs
Volvo XC60
22 / 28 / 25
Volvo XC90
22 / 27 / 24
EV Range
Ford Mustang Mach-E
224 miles
EV Range
Volvo C40 Recharge
297 miles
Max Towing Capacity
SUVs
Ford Escape
3500 lbs
Ford Expedition
9300 lbs
EVs
Ford Mustang Mach-E
Not yet available
Max Towing Capacity
SUVs
Volvo XC60
3500 lbs
Volvo XC90
5000 lbs
EVs
Volvo C40 Recharge
2000 lbs
iSeeCars Overall Quality Ratings
SUVs
Ford Escape
8.6 / 10
Ford Expedition
8.7 / 10
EVs
Ford Mustang Mach-E
Not available
iSeeCars Overall Quality Ratings
SUVs
Volvo XC60
8.2 / 10
Volvo XC90
8.2 / 10
EVs
Volvo C40 Recharge
Not available
iSeeCars Reliability Ratings
SUVs
Ford Escape
8.2 / 10
Ford Expedition
9.0 / 10
EVs
Ford Mustang Mach-E
Not available
iSeeCars Reliability Ratings
SUVs
Volvo XC60
8.2 / 10
Volvo XC90
8.6 / 10
EVs
Volvo C40 Recharge
Not available
iSeeCars Safety Ratings
SUVs
Ford Escape
10 / 10
Ford Expedition
10 / 10
EVs
Ford Mustang Mach-E
Not available
iSeeCars Safety Ratings
SUVs
Volvo XC60
9.0 / 10
Volvo XC90
9.0 / 10
EVs
Volvo C40 Recharge
Not available
iSeeCars Resale Value Ratings
SUVs
Ford Escape
7.6 / 10
Ford Expedition
7.2 / 10
EVs
Ford Mustang Mach-E
6.9 / 10
iSeeCars Resale Value Ratings
SUVs
Volvo XC60
7.5 / 10
Volvo XC90
7.1 / 10
EVs
Volvo C40 Recharge
6.7 / 10
iSeeCars Best Car Rankings
SUVs
Ford Escape
#3 of 19 in
Best Small SUVs
Ford Expedition
#3 of 18 in
Best 8-seater SUVs
iSeeCars Best Car Rankings
SUVs
Volvo XC60
#3 of 29 in
Best Luxury Small SUVs
Volvo XC90
#2 of 3 in
Best Luxury 6-seater SUVs
iSeeCars Most Reliable Car Rankings
SUVs
Ford Escape
#6 of 19 in
Most Reliable Small SUVs
Ford Expedition
#8 of 13 in
Most Reliable Large SUVs
iSeeCars Most Reliable Car Rankings
SUVs
Volvo XC60
#3 of 29 in
Most Reliable Luxury Small SUVs
Volvo XC90
#6 of 68 in
Most Reliable Luxury Crossover SUVs
iSeeCars Best Cars for the Money Rankings
SUVs
Ford Escape
#4 of 13 in
Best Small SUVs for the Money
Ford Expedition
#4 of 6 in
Best Large SUVs for the Money
iSeeCars Best Cars for the Money Rankings
SUVs
Volvo XC60
#2 of 4 in
Best Luxury Small SUVs for the Money
Volvo XC90
#3 of 11 in
Best Luxury Large SUVs for the Money