Land Rover vs. Volvo

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

When comparing the Land Rover brand to the Volvo brand, Land Rover has the advantage in the area of towing capacity. Volvo has the advantage in the areas of new car pricing, used car pricing, depreciation, horsepower, fuel efficiency, retained value and variety of models offered.

Land Rover versus Volvo: Pricing and Value: Analyzing Land Rover versus Volvo pricing we see a lower new vehicle starting price for Volvo in 4 out of 4 vehicle comparisons. Volvo also has a lower used vehicle starting price in 3 out of 4 comparisons. Volvo models depreciate at a lower (better) rate in 4 out of 4 comparisons. The lower overall prices for Volvo, plus their lower depreciation rate, gives Volvo the overall advantage over Land Rover.

Land Rover versus Volvo: Horsepower, Fuel Efficiency and Towing Capacity: Volvo vehicles offer higher maximum horsepower numbers in their base trim in 2 out of 4 model comparisons, with Land Rover offering more horsepower in 2 comparisons. Volvo offers higher MPG for its vehicles in their base trim in 4 out of 4 comparisons. Land Rover offers a greater towing capacity in 4 out of 4 comparisons.

Land Rover versus Volvo: Quality, Reliability, Safety, and Value Retention Ratings: Volvo shows higher ratings for retained value in 4 out of 4 comparisons.

Available Body Styles: Land Rover offers only 9 SUVs. In comparison, Volvo offers 12 SUVs, 4 wagons, and 6 sedans.

Drivetrain Options: Land Rover offers 7 gasoline vehicles and 2 plug-in hybrids. Volvo offers 7 gasoline vehicles, 10 plug-in hybrids, and 5 electric vehicles.

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