Porsche vs. Volvo

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

When comparing the Porsche brand to the Volvo brand, Porsche has the advantage in the areas of depreciation, horsepower, towing capacity and retained value. Volvo has the advantage in the areas of new car pricing, used car pricing, overall quality, reliability and vehicle rankings.

Porsche versus Volvo: Pricing and Value: Analyzing Porsche versus Volvo pricing we see a lower new vehicle starting price for Volvo in 2 out of 2 vehicle comparisons. Volvo also has a lower used vehicle starting price in 1 out of 1 comparisons. Porsche models depreciate at a lower (better) rate in 1 out of 1 comparisons.

Porsche versus Volvo: Horsepower, Fuel Efficiency and Towing Capacity: Porsche vehicles offer higher maximum horsepower numbers in their base trim in 2 out of 2 model comparisons. Porsche offers a greater towing capacity in 2 out of 2 comparisons.

Porsche versus Volvo: Quality, Reliability, Safety, and Value Retention Ratings: A comparison of Porsche 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. Porsche shows higher ratings for retained value in 1 out of 1 comparisons.

Best Car Rankings: Volvo has better car rankings in 3 categories: Volvo XC60 in Best Luxury 5-seater SUVs, Volvo XC60 in Best Luxury Crossover SUVs, and Volvo XC60 in Best Luxury Small SUVs.

Most Reliable Car Rankings: Volvo has better car rankings in 2 categories: Volvo XC90 in Most Reliable Luxury Crossover SUVs and Volvo XC60 in Most Reliable Luxury Small SUVs.

Available Body Styles: Porsche offers 4 SUVs, 3 wagons, 3 sedans, 2 coupes, and 2 convertibles. In comparison, Volvo offers 7 SUVs, 3 wagons, and 4 sedans.

Drivetrain Options: Porsche offers 6 gasoline vehicles, 2 plug-in hybrids, and 2 electric vehicles. Volvo offers 7 gasoline vehicles, 5 plug-in hybrids, and 2 electric vehicles.

Porsche offers 5 all-wheel-drive models and 5 rear-wheel-drive models. Volvo offers 14 all-wheel-drive models, 1 front-wheel-drive model, and 2 rear-wheel-drive models.