INFINITI vs. Volvo
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of cars from INFINITI 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 INFINITI and Volvo cars.
When comparing the INFINITI brand to the Volvo brand, INFINITI has the advantage in the areas of horsepower, towing capacity and reliability. Volvo has the advantage in the areas of new car pricing, used car pricing, depreciation, fuel efficiency, overall quality, safety, retained value and variety of models offered.
INFINITI versus Volvo: Pricing and Value: Analyzing INFINITI versus Volvo pricing we see a lower new vehicle starting price for Volvo in 2 out of 3 vehicle comparisons. Volvo also has a lower used vehicle starting price in 2 out of 3 comparisons. Volvo models depreciate at a lower (better) rate in 3 out of 3 comparisons. The lower overall prices for Volvo, plus their lower depreciation rate, gives Volvo the overall advantage over INFINITI.
INFINITI versus Volvo: Horsepower, Fuel Efficiency and Towing Capacity: INFINITI vehicles offer higher maximum horsepower numbers in their base trim in 3 out of 3 model comparisons. Volvo offers higher MPG for its vehicles in their base trim in 3 out of 3 comparisons. INFINITI offers a greater towing capacity in 1 out of 1 comparisons.
INFINITI versus Volvo: Quality, Reliability, Safety, and Value Retention Ratings: A comparison of INFINITI versus Volvo overall quality ratings shows Volvo with higher quality ratings in 1 out of 1 model comparisons. In terms of reliability ratings, INFINITI has the advantage in 1 out of 1 comparisons. Volvo has better safety ratings in 2 out of 2 comparisons. Volvo shows higher ratings for retained value in 3 out of 3 comparisons.
Best Car Rankings: Volvo has better car rankings in 2 categories: Volvo S60 in Best Luxury Compact Cars and Volvo S60 in Best Luxury Small Cars.
Most Reliable Car Rankings: INFINITI has the better car ranking in 1 category: Q50 in Most Reliable Luxury Small Cars.
Best Cars for the Money Rankings: INFINITI has the better car ranking in 1 category: Q50 in Best Luxury Small Cars for the Money.
Available Body Styles: INFINITI offers 4 SUVs and 1 sedan. In comparison, Volvo offers 12 SUVs, 4 wagons, and 6 sedans.
Drivetrain Options: INFINITI offers 5 gasoline vehicles. Volvo offers 7 gasoline vehicles, 10 plug-in hybrids, and 5 electric vehicles.
INFINITI offers 5 all-wheel-drive models, 1 front-wheel-drive model, and 2 rear-wheel-drive models. Volvo offers 18 all-wheel-drive models, 1 front-wheel-drive model, and 4 rear-wheel-drive models.
New Car Pricing
SUVs
INFINITI QX50
$42,933 - $54,666
INFINITI QX80
$83,404 - $114,052
Cars
INFINITI Q50
$44,150 - $62,810
New Car Pricing
SUVs
Volvo XC60
$47,987 - $61,257
Volvo XC90
$59,414 - $76,893
Cars
Volvo S60
$42,009 - $51,912
Used Car Pricing
SUVs
INFINITI QX50
$36,082 - $52,325
INFINITI QX80
$75,757 - $110,589
Cars
INFINITI Q50
$32,491 - $50,065
Used Car Pricing
SUVs
Volvo XC60
$41,188 - $57,085
Volvo XC90
$50,662 - $71,788
Cars
Volvo S60
$27,981 - $46,744
5-Year Depreciation (Lower is better)
SUVs
INFINITI QX50
57.7%
INFINITI QX80
65%
Cars
INFINITI Q50
55%
5-Year Depreciation (Lower is better)
SUVs
Volvo XC60
53.7%
Volvo XC90
58.7%
Cars
Volvo S60
52.4%
Horsepower / Torque
SUVs
INFINITI QX50
268 hp / 280 foot-lbs
INFINITI QX80
450 hp / 516 foot-lbs
Cars
INFINITI Q50
300 hp / 295 foot-lbs
Horsepower / Torque
SUVs
Volvo XC60
247 hp / 258 foot-lbs
Volvo XC90
247 hp / 266 foot-lbs
Cars
Volvo S60
247 hp / 258 foot-lbs
MPG (city/highway/combined)
SUVs
INFINITI QX50
22 / 28 / 25
INFINITI QX80
16 / 20 / 18
Cars
INFINITI Q50
20 / 29 / 23
MPG (city/highway/combined)
SUVs
Volvo XC60
23 / 30 / 26
Volvo XC90
23 / 30 / 26
Cars
Volvo S60
27 / 36 / 30
Max Towing Capacity
SUVs
INFINITI QX50
Not yet available
INFINITI QX80
8500 lbs
Max Towing Capacity
SUVs
Volvo XC60
3500 lbs
Volvo XC90
5000 lbs
iSeeCars Overall Quality Ratings
SUVs
INFINITI QX50
Not available
INFINITI QX80
7.1 / 10
Cars
INFINITI Q50
7.6 / 10
iSeeCars Overall Quality Ratings
SUVs
Volvo XC60
8.3 / 10
Volvo XC90
Not available
Cars
Volvo S60
7.7 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Ratings
SUVs
INFINITI QX50
Not available
INFINITI QX80
7.4 / 10
Cars
INFINITI Q50
7.7 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Ratings
SUVs
Volvo XC60
8.3 / 10
Volvo XC90
Not available
Cars
Volvo S60
7.4 / 10
iSeeCars Safety Ratings
SUVs
INFINITI QX50
8.0 / 10
INFINITI QX80
7.0 / 10
Cars
INFINITI Q50
Not available
iSeeCars Safety Ratings
SUVs
Volvo XC60
9.0 / 10
Volvo XC90
10 / 10
Cars
Volvo S60
8.0 / 10
iSeeCars Resale Value Ratings
SUVs
INFINITI QX50
7.3 / 10
INFINITI QX80
6.8 / 10
Cars
INFINITI Q50
7.5 / 10
iSeeCars Resale Value Ratings
SUVs
Volvo XC60
7.6 / 10
Volvo XC90
7.2 / 10
Cars
Volvo S60
7.6 / 10
iSeeCars Best Cars for the Money Rankings
Cars
INFINITI Q50
#7 of 32 in
Best Luxury Small Cars for the Money
iSeeCars Best Cars for the Money Rankings
Cars
Volvo S60
#9 of 32 in
Best Luxury Small Cars for the Money