Lexus vs. Volvo

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

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

Lexus versus Volvo: Pricing and Value: Analyzing Lexus versus Volvo pricing we see a lower new vehicle starting price for Lexus in 5 out of 5 vehicle comparisons. Lexus also has a lower used vehicle starting price in 3 out of 3 comparisons. Lexus models depreciate at a lower (better) rate in 5 out of 5 comparisons. The lower overall prices for Lexus, plus their lower depreciation rate, gives Lexus the overall advantage over Volvo.

Lexus versus Volvo: Horsepower, Fuel Efficiency and Towing Capacity: Volvo vehicles offer higher maximum horsepower numbers in their base trim in 3 out of 5 model comparisons, with Lexus offering more horsepower in 2 comparisons. Lexus offers higher MPG for its vehicles in their base trim in 3 out of 4 comparisons. Volvo offers a greater towing capacity in 2 out of 2 comparisons.

Lexus versus Volvo: Quality, Reliability, Safety, and Value Retention Ratings: A comparison of Lexus versus Volvo overall quality ratings shows Lexus with higher quality ratings in 2 out of 2 model comparisons. In terms of reliability ratings, Lexus has the advantage in 2 out of 2 comparisons. Volvo has better safety ratings in 2 out of 2 comparisons. Lexus shows higher ratings for retained value in 5 out of 5 comparisons.

Best Car Rankings: Lexus has better car rankings in 11 categories: Lexus RX 500h in Best Hybrid Luxury Crossover SUVs, Lexus ES 300h in Best Hybrid Luxury Midsize Cars, Lexus NX 300h in Best Hybrid Luxury Small SUVs, Lexus LX 600 in Best Luxury 7-Seater SUVs, Lexus IS 350 in Best Luxury Compact Cars, Lexus ES 300h in Best Luxury Hybrid Cars, Lexus RX 500h in Best Luxury Hybrid SUVs, Lexus LX 600 in Best Luxury Large SUVs, Lexus ES 250 in Best Luxury Midsize Cars, Lexus IS 350 in Best Luxury Small Cars, and Lexus LX 600 in Best Luxury SUVs with 3 Rows.

Most Reliable Car Rankings: Lexus has better car rankings in 6 categories: Lexus ES 300h in Most Reliable Luxury Hybrid Cars, Lexus RX 450h in Most Reliable Luxury Hybrid SUVs, Lexus LX 600 in Most Reliable Luxury Large SUVs, Lexus ES 250 in Most Reliable Luxury Midsize Cars, Lexus IS 350 in Most Reliable Luxury Small Cars, and Lexus LX 600 in Most Reliable Luxury SUVs with 3 Rows.

Available Body Styles: Lexus offers 17 SUVs, 8 sedans, 5 coupes, and 1 convertible. In comparison, Volvo offers 7 SUVs, 3 wagons, and 4 sedans.

Drivetrain Options: Lexus offers 17 gasoline vehicles, 10 hybrids, 2 plug-in hybrids, and 2 electric vehicles. Volvo offers 7 gasoline vehicles, 5 plug-in hybrids, and 2 electric vehicles.

Lexus offers 23 all-wheel-drive models, 8 front-wheel-drive models, and 10 rear-wheel-drive models. Volvo offers 14 all-wheel-drive models, 1 front-wheel-drive model, and 2 rear-wheel-drive models.