GMC vs. Volvo
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of cars from GMC 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 GMC and Volvo cars.
When comparing the GMC brand to the Volvo brand, GMC has the advantage in the areas of depreciation and retained value. Volvo has the advantage in the areas of horsepower, towing capacity, overall quality, reliability, safety and variety of models offered.
GMC versus Volvo: Pricing and Value: Analyzing GMC versus Volvo pricing, we see lower new vehicle starting prices for both GMC and Volvo in 1 out of 2 vehicle comparisons. GMC and Volvo both also have lower used vehicle starting prices in 1 out of 2 comparisons. GMC models depreciate at a lower (better) rate in 2 out of 2 comparisons. The lower overall prices for GMC, plus their lower depreciation rate, gives GMC the overall advantage over Volvo.
GMC versus Volvo: Horsepower, Fuel Efficiency and Towing Capacity: Volvo vehicles offer higher maximum horsepower numbers in their base trim in 1 out of 2 model comparisons, with GMC 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 greater towing capacity in 1 out of 2 comparisons.
GMC versus Volvo: Quality, Reliability, Safety, and Value Retention Ratings: A comparison of GMC versus Volvo overall quality ratings shows Volvo with higher quality ratings in 1 out of 2 model comparisons. In terms of reliability ratings, Volvo has the advantage in 1 out of 2 comparisons. Volvo has better safety ratings in 1 out of 2 comparisons. GMC shows higher ratings for retained value in 2 out of 2 comparisons.
Best Car Rankings:
Most Reliable Car Rankings:
Best Cars for the Money Rankings:
Available Body Styles: GMC offers only 5 SUVs. In comparison, Volvo offers 7 SUVs, 3 wagons, and 4 sedans.
Drivetrain Options: GMC offers 8 gasoline vehicles, 3 diesels, and 1 electric vehicle. Volvo offers 7 gasoline vehicles, 5 plug-in hybrids, and 2 electric vehicles.
GMC offers 2 all-wheel-drive models and 2 front-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
GMC Terrain
$28,237 - $42,677
GMC Yukon
$68,788 - $101,845
New Car Pricing
SUVs
Volvo XC60
$47,843 - $61,191
Volvo XC90
$58,080 - $74,643
Used Car Pricing
SUVs
GMC Terrain
$26,492 - $40,893
GMC Yukon
$67,998 - $127,257
Used Car Pricing
SUVs
Volvo XC60
$45,143 - $58,338
Volvo XC90
$56,839 - $72,351
5-Year Depreciation (Lower is better)
SUVs
GMC Terrain
44%
GMC Yukon
49.1%
5-Year Depreciation (Lower is better)
SUVs
Volvo XC60
48.2%
Volvo XC90
54.4%
Horsepower / Torque
SUVs
GMC Terrain
175 hp / 203 foot-lbs
GMC Yukon
355 hp / 383 foot-lbs
Horsepower / Torque
SUVs
Volvo XC60
247 hp / 258 foot-lbs
Volvo XC90
247 hp / 258 foot-lbs
MPG (city/highway/combined)
SUVs
GMC Terrain
24 / 29 / 26
GMC Yukon
15 / 20 / 17
MPG (city/highway/combined)
SUVs
Volvo XC60
22 / 28 / 25
Volvo XC90
22 / 27 / 24
Max Towing Capacity
SUVs
GMC Terrain
1500 lbs
GMC Yukon
8400 lbs
Max Towing Capacity
SUVs
Volvo XC60
3500 lbs
Volvo XC90
5000 lbs
iSeeCars Overall Quality Ratings
SUVs
GMC Terrain
8.6 / 10
GMC Yukon
8.2 / 10
iSeeCars Overall Quality Ratings
SUVs
Volvo XC60
8.2 / 10
Volvo XC90
8.2 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Ratings
SUVs
GMC Terrain
8.0 / 10
GMC Yukon
9.1 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Ratings
SUVs
Volvo XC60
8.2 / 10
Volvo XC90
8.6 / 10
iSeeCars Safety Ratings
SUVs
GMC Terrain
10 / 10
GMC Yukon
8.0 / 10
iSeeCars Safety Ratings
SUVs
Volvo XC60
9.0 / 10
Volvo XC90
9.0 / 10
iSeeCars Resale Value Ratings
SUVs
GMC Terrain
7.8 / 10
GMC Yukon
7.4 / 10
iSeeCars Resale Value Ratings
SUVs
Volvo XC60
7.5 / 10
Volvo XC90
7.1 / 10
iSeeCars Best Car Rankings
SUVs
GMC Terrain
#4 of 19 in
Best Small SUVs
GMC Yukon
#6 of 13 in
Best Large 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
GMC Terrain
#7 of 19 in
Most Reliable Small SUVs
GMC Yukon
#6 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
GMC Terrain
#9 of 13 in
Best Small SUVs for the Money
GMC Yukon
#6 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