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

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 also has a lower used vehicle starting price in 2 out of 3 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 Volvo with higher quality ratings in 1 out of 1 model comparisons. In terms of reliability ratings, Volvo has the advantage in 1 out of 1 comparisons. Volvo 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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Available Body Styles: Ford offers 11 SUVs, 1 coupe, and 1 convertible. In comparison, Volvo offers 12 SUVs, 4 wagons, and 6 sedans.

Drivetrain Options: Ford offers 13 gasoline vehicles, 4 hybrids, 1 plug-in hybrid, and 2 electric vehicles. Volvo offers 7 gasoline vehicles, 10 plug-in hybrids, and 5 electric vehicles.

Ford offers 9 all-wheel-drive models, 4 front-wheel-drive models, and 3 rear-wheel-drive models. Volvo offers 18 all-wheel-drive models, 1 front-wheel-drive model, and 4 rear-wheel-drive models.