Honda vs. Volvo

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

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

Honda versus Volvo: Pricing and Value: Analyzing Honda versus Volvo pricing we see a lower new vehicle starting price for Honda in 4 out of 4 vehicle comparisons. Honda also has a lower used vehicle starting price in 4 out of 4 comparisons. Honda models depreciate at a lower (better) rate in 4 out of 4 comparisons. The lower overall prices for Honda, plus their lower depreciation rate, gives Honda the overall advantage over Volvo.

Honda versus Volvo: Horsepower, Fuel Efficiency and Towing Capacity: Volvo vehicles offer higher maximum horsepower numbers in their base trim in 4 out of 4 model comparisons. Honda offers higher MPG for its vehicles in their base trim in 1 out of 1 comparisons. Volvo offers a greater towing capacity in 1 out of 1 comparisons.

Honda versus Volvo: Quality, Reliability, Safety, and Value Retention Ratings: A comparison of Honda versus Volvo overall quality ratings shows Honda with higher quality ratings in 2 out of 2 model comparisons. In terms of reliability ratings, Volvo has the advantage in 1 out of 2 comparisons. Honda has better safety ratings in 2 out of 3 comparisons. Honda and Volvo tie for safety in 1 comparisons. Honda shows higher ratings for retained value in 4 out of 4 comparisons.

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Available Body Styles: Honda offers 7 SUVs, 4 sedans, 2 hatchbacks, and 1 minivan. In comparison, Volvo offers 12 SUVs, 4 wagons, and 6 sedans.

Drivetrain Options: Honda offers 8 gasoline vehicles, 3 hybrids, 1 electric vehicle, and 1 hydrogen vehicle. Volvo offers 7 gasoline vehicles, 10 plug-in hybrids, and 5 electric vehicles.

Honda offers 7 all-wheel-drive models and 11 front-wheel-drive models. Volvo offers 18 all-wheel-drive models, 1 front-wheel-drive model, and 4 rear-wheel-drive models.