Nissan vs. Volvo

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

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

Nissan versus Volvo: Pricing and Value: Analyzing Nissan versus Volvo pricing we see a lower new vehicle starting price for Nissan in 2 out of 2 vehicle comparisons. Nissan also has a lower used vehicle starting price in 2 out of 2 comparisons. Nissan models depreciate at a lower (better) rate in 2 out of 2 comparisons. The lower overall prices for Nissan, plus their lower depreciation rate, gives Nissan the overall advantage over Volvo.

Nissan versus Volvo: Horsepower, Fuel Efficiency and Towing Capacity: Volvo vehicles offer higher maximum horsepower numbers in their base trim in 2 out of 2 model comparisons. Nissan 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 1 comparisons.

Nissan versus Volvo: Quality, Reliability, Safety, and Value Retention Ratings: A comparison of Nissan 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 2 comparisons. Nissan shows higher ratings for retained value in 2 out of 2 comparisons.

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Available Body Styles: Nissan offers 6 SUVs, 4 sedans, 2 coupes, and 1 hatchback. In comparison, Volvo offers 7 SUVs, 3 wagons, and 4 sedans.

Drivetrain Options: Nissan offers 14 gasoline vehicles and 2 electric vehicles. Volvo offers 7 gasoline vehicles, 5 plug-in hybrids, and 2 electric vehicles.

Nissan offers 6 all-wheel-drive models, 10 front-wheel-drive models, and 1 rear-wheel-drive model. Volvo offers 14 all-wheel-drive models, 1 front-wheel-drive model, and 2 rear-wheel-drive models.