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 new car pricing, depreciation, horsepower, overall quality, safety and retained value. Volvo has the advantage in the areas of reliability 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 Genesis in 3 out of 5 vehicle comparisons. Genesis models depreciate at a lower (better) rate in 4 out of 5 comparisons. The lower overall prices for Genesis, plus their lower depreciation rate, gives Genesis the overall advantage over Volvo.

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. Both Genesis and Volvo vehicles have the same MPG in 1 comparisons. In 3 comparisons, Genesis and Volvo have the same towing capacity.

Genesis versus Volvo: Quality, Reliability, Safety, and Value Retention Ratings: A comparison of Genesis versus Volvo overall quality ratings shows Genesis 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. Genesis has better safety ratings in 2 out of 3 comparisons. Genesis and Volvo tie for safety in 1 comparisons. Genesis shows higher ratings for retained value in 4 out of 5 comparisons.

Best Car Rankings: Genesis has the better car ranking in 1 category: G80 in Best Luxury Midsize Cars.

Most Reliable Car Rankings: Volvo has the better car ranking in 1 category: S90 in Most Reliable Luxury Midsize Cars.

Available Body Styles: Genesis offers 4 SUVs and 4 sedans. In comparison, Volvo offers 7 SUVs, 3 wagons, and 4 sedans.

Drivetrain Options: Genesis offers 5 gasoline vehicles and 3 electric vehicles. Volvo offers 7 gasoline vehicles, 5 plug-in hybrids, and 2 electric vehicles.

Genesis offers 8 all-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.