Kia vs. Volvo

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

When comparing the Kia brand to the Volvo brand, Kia 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.

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

Kia 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. Kia offers higher MPG for its vehicles in their base trim in 3 out of 3 comparisons. Volvo offers a longer driving range in 1 out of 1 model comparisons. Volvo offers a greater towing capacity in 1 out of 1 comparisons.

Kia versus Volvo: Quality, Reliability, Safety, and Value Retention Ratings: A comparison of Kia 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 2 out of 3 comparisons. Kia and Volvo tie for safety in 1 comparisons. Kia shows higher ratings for retained value in 4 out of 4 comparisons.

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Available Body Styles: Kia offers 13 SUVs, 1 wagon, 4 sedans, 1 hatchback, and 1 minivan. In comparison, Volvo offers 7 SUVs, 3 wagons, and 4 sedans.

Drivetrain Options: Kia offers 11 gasoline vehicles, 3 hybrids, 3 plug-in hybrids, and 3 electric vehicles. Volvo offers 7 gasoline vehicles, 5 plug-in hybrids, and 2 electric vehicles.

Kia offers 12 all-wheel-drive models, 15 front-wheel-drive models, and 3 rear-wheel-drive models. Volvo offers 14 all-wheel-drive models, 1 front-wheel-drive model, and 2 rear-wheel-drive models.