Ford vs. Volvo
When comparing the Ford brand to the Volvo brand, Ford has the advantage in the areas of new car pricing, horsepower, towing capacity, reliability and variety of models offered. Volvo has the advantage in the areas of used car pricing, fuel efficiency, overall quality, safety, retained value and vehicle rankings.
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. In contrast, Volvo has lower used vehicle starting prices in 1 out of 1 vehicle comparisons. And with regards to depreciation, both Ford and Volvo models depreciate at a lower (better) rate in 1 out of 2 comparisons.
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 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 2 model comparisons. In terms of reliability ratings, Ford has the advantage in 2 out of 2 comparisons. Volvo has better safety ratings in 1 out of 3 comparisons. Ford and Volvo tie for safety in 2 comparisons. Volvo shows higher ratings for retained value in 2 out of 2 comparisons.
Best Car Rankings
Most Reliable Car Rankings
Best Resale Value Rankings
Volvo has better car rankings in 2 categories: Volvo XC40 Recharge in Electric SUVs with Best Resale Value and Volvo XC40 Recharge in Small Electric SUVs with Best Resale Value.
Best Cars for the Money Rankings
Available Body Styles
Ford offers 12 SUVs, 2 coupes, 1 convertible, and 1 minivan. In comparison, Volvo offers 7 SUVs, 3 wagons, and 4 sedans.
Drivetrain Options
Ford offers 16 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 10 all-wheel-drive models, 5 front-wheel-drive models, and 5 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
$30,696 - $41,217
Ford Expedition
$65,377 - $89,249
EVs
Ford Mustang Mach-E
$45,789 - $71,217
New Car Pricing
SUVs
Volvo XC60
$48,038 - $60,485
Volvo XC90
$58,243 - $74,715
EVs
Volvo C40 Recharge
$57,790 - $62,122
Used Car Pricing
SUVs
Ford Escape
Not Yet Available
Ford Expedition
$61,615 - $89,771
EVs
Ford Mustang Mach-E
$42,974 - $72,832
Used Car Pricing
SUVs
Volvo XC60
$47,400 - $59,116
Volvo XC90
$56,831 - $72,335
EVs
Volvo C40 Recharge
Not Yet Available
5-Year Depreciation (Lower is better)
SUVs
Ford Escape
49.7%
Ford Expedition
52.4%
EVs
Ford Mustang Mach-E
59.7%
5-Year Depreciation (Lower is better)
SUVs
Volvo XC60
54.6%
Volvo XC90
48.9%
EVs
Volvo C40 Recharge
Not Yet Available
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
Not Yet Available
Ford Expedition
Not Yet Available
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
8.3 / 10
Ford Expedition
8.6 / 10
EVs
Ford Mustang Mach-E
Not available
iSeeCars Overall Quality Ratings
SUVs
Volvo XC60
8.2 / 10
Volvo XC90
8.8 / 10
EVs
Volvo C40 Recharge
Not available
iSeeCars Reliability Ratings
SUVs
Ford Escape
8.3 / 10
Ford Expedition
9.0 / 10
EVs
Ford Mustang Mach-E
Not available
iSeeCars Reliability Ratings
SUVs
Volvo XC60
7.9 / 10
Volvo XC90
8.5 / 10
EVs
Volvo C40 Recharge
Not available
iSeeCars Safety Ratings
SUVs
Ford Escape
10 / 10
Ford Expedition
10 / 10
EVs
Ford Mustang Mach-E
8.0 / 10
iSeeCars Safety Ratings
SUVs
Volvo XC60
10 / 10
Volvo XC90
10 / 10
EVs
Volvo C40 Recharge
10 / 10
iSeeCars Resale Value Ratings
SUVs
Ford Escape
6.5 / 10
Ford Expedition
6.8 / 10
EVs
Ford Mustang Mach-E
7.1 / 10
iSeeCars Resale Value Ratings
SUVs
Volvo XC60
6.8 / 10
Volvo XC90
7.8 / 10
EVs
Volvo C40 Recharge
Not available
iSeeCars Best Car Rankings
SUVs
Ford Escape
#5 of 19 in
Best Small SUVs
Ford Expedition
#3 of 10 in
Best Large SUVs
iSeeCars Best Car Rankings
SUVs
Volvo XC60
#3 of 29 in
Best Luxury Small SUVs
Volvo XC90
#1 of 3 in
Best Luxury 6-seater SUVs
iSeeCars Most Reliable Car Rankings
SUVs
Ford Escape
#5 of 19 in
Most Reliable Small SUVs
Ford Expedition
#3 of 10 in
Most Reliable Large SUVs
iSeeCars Most Reliable Car Rankings
SUVs
Volvo XC60
#3 of 29 in
Most Reliable Luxury Small SUVs
Volvo XC90
#5 of 68 in
Most Reliable Luxury Crossover SUVs
iSeeCars Best Resale Value Rankings
SUVs
Ford Escape
#19 of 19 in
Small SUVs
Ford Expedition
#8 of 10 in
Large SUVs
EVs
Ford Mustang Mach-E
#14 of 23 in
Small Electric SUVs
iSeeCars Best Resale Value Rankings
SUVs
Volvo XC60
#8 of 29 in
Luxury Small SUVs
Volvo XC90
#1 of 3 in
Luxury 6-seater SUVs
EVs
Volvo C40 Recharge
#19 of 23 in
Small Electric SUVs
iSeeCars Best Cars for the Money Rankings
SUVs
Ford Expedition
#3 of 6 in
Best Large SUVs for the Money
iSeeCars Best Cars for the Money Rankings
SUVs
Volvo XC90
#2 of 9 in
Best Luxury Large SUVs for the Money