Mazda vs. Volvo

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

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

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

Mazda 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. Mazda offers higher MPG for its vehicles in their base trim in 1 out of 1 comparisons. Volvo offers a greater towing capacity in 1 out of 2 comparisons. In 1 comparisons, Mazda and Volvo have the same towing capacity.

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

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Available Body Styles: Mazda offers 9 SUVs, 1 sedan, 2 convertibles, and 1 hatchback. In comparison, Volvo offers 7 SUVs, 3 wagons, and 4 sedans.

Drivetrain Options: Mazda offers 10 gasoline vehicles, 2 plug-in hybrids, and 1 electric vehicle. Volvo offers 7 gasoline vehicles, 5 plug-in hybrids, and 2 electric vehicles.

Mazda offers 10 all-wheel-drive models, 3 front-wheel-drive models, and 2 rear-wheel-drive models. Volvo offers 14 all-wheel-drive models, 1 front-wheel-drive model, and 2 rear-wheel-drive models.