Lincoln vs. Volvo

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

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

Lincoln versus Volvo: Pricing and Value: Analyzing Lincoln versus Volvo pricing we see a lower new vehicle starting price for Lincoln in 4 out of 7 vehicle comparisons. Lincoln and Volvo both also have lower used vehicle starting prices in 3 out of 6 comparisons. Volvo models depreciate at a lower (better) rate in 6 out of 7 comparisons.

Lincoln versus Volvo: Horsepower, Fuel Efficiency and Towing Capacity: Lincoln vehicles offer higher maximum horsepower numbers in their base trim in 6 out of 7 model comparisons, with Volvo offering more horsepower in 1 comparisons. Volvo offers higher MPG for its vehicles in their base trim in 2 out of 2 comparisons. Lincoln offers a greater towing capacity in 5 out of 7 comparisons.

Lincoln versus Volvo: Quality, Reliability, Safety, and Value Retention Ratings: A comparison of Lincoln versus Volvo overall quality ratings shows Lincoln with higher quality ratings in 2 out of 3 model comparisons. In terms of reliability ratings, Lincoln has the advantage in 3 out of 3 comparisons. Lincoln has better safety ratings in 5 out of 5 comparisons. Volvo shows higher ratings for retained value in 6 out of 7 comparisons.

Best Car Rankings: Lincoln has better car rankings in 8 categories: Lincoln MKZ Hybrid in Best Hybrid Luxury Midsize Cars, Lincoln Aviator in Best Luxury 6-seater SUVs, Lincoln Navigator in Best Luxury 7-Seater SUVs, Lincoln Aviator in Best Luxury Crossover SUVs, Lincoln MKZ Hybrid in Best Luxury Hybrid Cars, Lincoln Navigator in Best Luxury Large SUVs, Lincoln MKZ in Best Luxury Midsize Cars, and Lincoln Navigator in Best Luxury SUVs with 3 Rows. Volvo has better car rankings in 5 categories: Volvo XC90 (Plug-in Hybrid) in Best Hybrid Luxury Crossover SUVs, Volvo XC90 (Plug-in Hybrid) in Best Hybrid Luxury Large SUVs, Volvo XC90 (Plug-in Hybrid) in Best Hybrid Luxury SUVs with 3 Rows, Volvo XC90 (Plug-in Hybrid) in Best Luxury Hybrid SUVs, and Volvo XC90 (Plug-in Hybrid) in Best Luxury Plug-in Hybrid SUVs (PHEV).

Most Reliable Car Rankings: Lincoln has better car rankings in 7 categories: Lincoln MKT in Most Reliable Luxury Crossover SUVs, Lincoln MKZ Hybrid in Most Reliable Luxury Hybrid Cars, Lincoln Aviator (Plug-in Hybrid) in Most Reliable Luxury Hybrid SUVs, Lincoln Navigator in Most Reliable Luxury Large SUVs, Lincoln MKZ in Most Reliable Luxury Midsize Cars, Lincoln Aviator (Plug-in Hybrid) in Most Reliable Luxury Plug-in Hybrid SUVs (PHEV), and Lincoln Navigator in Most Reliable Luxury SUVs with 3 Rows.

Best Cars for the Money Rankings: Lincoln has the better car ranking in 1 category: Aviator in Best Luxury Large SUVs for the Money.

Available Body Styles: Lincoln offers only 8 SUVs. In comparison, Volvo offers 7 SUVs, 3 wagons, and 4 sedans.

Drivetrain Options: Lincoln offers 5 gasoline vehicles, 1 hybrid, and 2 plug-in hybrids. Volvo offers 7 gasoline vehicles, 5 plug-in hybrids, and 2 electric vehicles.

Lincoln offers 4 all-wheel-drive models, 1 front-wheel-drive model, and 1 rear-wheel-drive model. Volvo offers 14 all-wheel-drive models, 1 front-wheel-drive model, and 2 rear-wheel-drive models.