Genesis vs. Volvo

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

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

Genesis versus Volvo: Pricing and Value: Analyzing Genesis versus Volvo pricing we see a lower new vehicle starting price for Volvo in 3 out of 5 vehicle comparisons. Volvo also has a lower used vehicle starting price in 3 out of 4 comparisons. Genesis models depreciate at a lower (better) rate in 5 out of 5 comparisons.

Genesis versus Volvo: Horsepower, Fuel Efficiency and Towing Capacity: Genesis vehicles offer higher maximum horsepower numbers in their base trim in 3 out of 5 model comparisons, with Volvo offering more horsepower in 2 comparisons. Volvo offers higher MPG for its vehicles in their base trim in 1 out of 1 comparisons. In 3 comparisons, Genesis and Volvo have the same towing capacity.

Genesis versus Volvo: Quality, Reliability, Safety, and Value Retention Ratings: Genesis has better safety ratings in 3 out of 3 comparisons. Genesis shows higher ratings for retained value in 5 out of 5 comparisons.

Available Body Styles: Genesis offers 5 SUVs and 4 sedans. In comparison, Volvo offers 12 SUVs, 4 wagons, and 6 sedans.

Drivetrain Options: Genesis offers 6 gasoline vehicles and 3 electric vehicles. Volvo offers 7 gasoline vehicles, 10 plug-in hybrids, and 5 electric vehicles.

Genesis offers 9 all-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.