Hyundai vs. Volvo

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

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

Hyundai versus Volvo: Pricing and Value: Analyzing Hyundai versus Volvo pricing we see a lower new vehicle starting price for Hyundai in 2 out of 2 vehicle comparisons. Hyundai also has a lower used vehicle starting price in 2 out of 2 comparisons. Hyundai models depreciate at a lower (better) rate in 2 out of 2 comparisons. The lower overall prices for Hyundai, plus their lower depreciation rate, gives Hyundai the overall advantage over Volvo.

Hyundai versus Volvo: Horsepower, Fuel Efficiency and Towing Capacity: Volvo vehicles offer higher maximum horsepower numbers in their base trim in 2 out of 2 model comparisons. Hyundai 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.

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

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Available Body Styles: Hyundai offers 13 SUVs and 6 sedans. In comparison, Volvo offers 7 SUVs, 3 wagons, and 4 sedans.

Drivetrain Options: Hyundai offers 10 gasoline vehicles, 4 hybrids, 2 plug-in hybrids, 3 electric vehicles, and 1 hydrogen vehicle. Volvo offers 7 gasoline vehicles, 5 plug-in hybrids, and 2 electric vehicles.

Hyundai offers 12 all-wheel-drive models, 15 front-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.