Polestar vs. Volvo

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

When comparing the Polestar brand to the Volvo brand, Polestar has the advantage in the area of horsepower. Volvo has the advantage in the areas of new car pricing, used car pricing, depreciation, retained value and variety of models offered.

Polestar versus Volvo: Pricing and Value: Analyzing Polestar versus Volvo pricing we see a lower new vehicle starting price for Volvo in 1 out of 1 vehicle comparisons. Volvo also has a lower used vehicle starting price in 1 out of 1 comparisons. Volvo models depreciate at a lower (better) rate in 1 out of 1 comparisons. The lower overall prices for Volvo, plus their lower depreciation rate, gives Volvo the overall advantage over Polestar.

Polestar versus Volvo: Horsepower and Fuel Efficiency: Polestar vehicles offer higher maximum horsepower numbers in their base trim in 1 out of 1 model comparisons.

Polestar versus Volvo: Quality, Reliability, Safety, and Value Retention Ratings: Over 1 comparisons, Polestar and Volvo vehicles tie for safety. Volvo shows higher ratings for retained value in 1 out of 1 comparisons.

Available Body Styles: Polestar offers only 1 sedan. In comparison, Volvo offers 7 SUVs, 3 wagons, and 4 sedans.

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

Polestar offers 1 all-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.