Jeep vs. Volvo
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of cars from Jeep 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 Jeep and Volvo cars.
When comparing the Jeep brand to the Volvo brand, Jeep has the advantage in the areas of new car pricing, used car pricing, depreciation and retained value. Volvo has the advantage in the areas of horsepower, towing capacity, overall quality, reliability, safety and variety of models offered.
Jeep versus Volvo: Pricing and Value: Analyzing Jeep versus Volvo pricing we see a lower new vehicle starting price for Jeep in 3 out of 3 vehicle comparisons. Jeep also has a lower used vehicle starting price in 3 out of 3 comparisons. Jeep models depreciate at a lower (better) rate in 3 out of 3 comparisons. The lower overall prices for Jeep, plus their lower depreciation rate, gives Jeep the overall advantage over Volvo.
Jeep versus Volvo: Horsepower, Fuel Efficiency and Towing Capacity: Volvo 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 1 out of 3 comparisons. Jeep vehicles have higher MPG in 1 comparisons, and both Jeep and Volvo vehicles have the same MPG in 1 comparisons. Volvo offers a greater towing capacity in 2 out of 3 comparisons.
Jeep versus Volvo: Quality, Reliability, Safety, and Value Retention Ratings: A comparison of Jeep 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 3 out of 3 comparisons. Jeep shows higher ratings for retained value in 3 out of 3 comparisons.
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Available Body Styles: Jeep offers only 12 SUVs. In comparison, Volvo offers 7 SUVs, 3 wagons, and 4 sedans.
Drivetrain Options: Jeep offers 11 gasoline vehicles and 2 plug-in hybrids. Volvo offers 7 gasoline vehicles, 5 plug-in hybrids, and 2 electric vehicles.
Jeep offers . Volvo offers 14 all-wheel-drive models, 1 front-wheel-drive model, and 2 rear-wheel-drive models.
New Car Pricing
SUVs
Jeep Compass
$27,744 - $41,513
Jeep Renegade
$24,328 - $36,503
Jeep Cherokee
$33,501 - $44,825
New Car Pricing
SUVs
Volvo XC40
$43,000 - $52,303
Volvo XC40
$43,000 - $52,303
Volvo XC60
$47,843 - $61,191
Used Car Pricing
SUVs
Jeep Compass
$29,541 - $41,189
Jeep Renegade
$23,650 - $34,800
Jeep Cherokee
$27,796 - $41,835
Used Car Pricing
SUVs
Volvo XC40
$40,489 - $50,702
Volvo XC40
$40,489 - $50,702
Volvo XC60
$45,143 - $58,338
5-Year Depreciation (Lower is better)
SUVs
Jeep Compass
36.5%
Jeep Renegade
33.2%
Jeep Cherokee
43.2%
5-Year Depreciation (Lower is better)
SUVs
Volvo XC40
44.2%
Volvo XC40
44.2%
Volvo XC60
48.2%
Horsepower / Torque
SUVs
Jeep Compass
200 hp / 221 foot-lbs
Jeep Renegade
177 hp / 210 foot-lbs
Jeep Cherokee
180 hp / 171 foot-lbs
Horsepower / Torque
SUVs
Volvo XC40
247 hp / 258 foot-lbs
Volvo XC40
247 hp / 258 foot-lbs
Volvo XC60
247 hp / 258 foot-lbs
MPG (city/highway/combined)
SUVs
Jeep Compass
24 / 32 / 27
Jeep Renegade
23 / 29 / 26
Jeep Cherokee
21 / 29 / 24
MPG (city/highway/combined)
SUVs
Volvo XC40
24 / 30 / 26
Volvo XC40
24 / 30 / 26
Volvo XC60
22 / 28 / 25
Max Towing Capacity
SUVs
Jeep Compass
2000 lbs
Jeep Renegade
2000 lbs
Jeep Cherokee
4000 lbs
Max Towing Capacity
SUVs
Volvo XC40
3500 lbs
Volvo XC40
3500 lbs
Volvo XC60
3500 lbs
iSeeCars Overall Quality Ratings
SUVs
Jeep Compass
8.0 / 10
Jeep Renegade
7.5 / 10
Jeep Cherokee
7.8 / 10
iSeeCars Overall Quality Ratings
SUVs
Volvo XC40
Not available
Volvo XC40
Not available
Volvo XC60
8.2 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Ratings
SUVs
Jeep Compass
7.9 / 10
Jeep Renegade
6.0 / 10
Jeep Cherokee
7.7 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Ratings
SUVs
Volvo XC40
Not available
Volvo XC40
Not available
Volvo XC60
8.2 / 10
iSeeCars Safety Ratings
SUVs
Jeep Compass
8.0 / 10
Jeep Renegade
8.0 / 10
Jeep Cherokee
8.0 / 10
iSeeCars Safety Ratings
SUVs
Volvo XC40
10 / 10
Volvo XC40
10 / 10
Volvo XC60
9.0 / 10
iSeeCars Resale Value Ratings
SUVs
Jeep Compass
8.2 / 10
Jeep Renegade
8.4 / 10
Jeep Cherokee
7.8 / 10
iSeeCars Resale Value Ratings
SUVs
Volvo XC40
7.8 / 10
Volvo XC40
7.8 / 10
Volvo XC60
7.5 / 10
iSeeCars Best Cars for the Money Rankings
SUVs
Jeep Cherokee
#12 of 13 in
Best Small 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