Subaru vs. Volvo

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

When comparing the Subaru brand to the Volvo brand, Subaru 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, safety and variety of models offered.

Subaru versus Volvo: Pricing and Value: Analyzing Subaru versus Volvo pricing we see a lower new vehicle starting price for Subaru in 3 out of 3 vehicle comparisons. Subaru also has a lower used vehicle starting price in 3 out of 3 comparisons. Subaru models depreciate at a lower (better) rate in 5 out of 5 comparisons. The lower overall prices for Subaru, plus their lower depreciation rate, gives Subaru the overall advantage over Volvo.

Subaru versus Volvo: Horsepower, Fuel Efficiency and Towing Capacity: Volvo vehicles offer higher maximum horsepower numbers in their base trim in 5 out of 5 model comparisons. Subaru offers higher MPG for its vehicles in their base trim in 3 out of 3 comparisons. Volvo offers a greater towing capacity in 3 out of 5 comparisons. In 2 comparisons, Subaru and Volvo have the same towing capacity.

Subaru versus Volvo: Quality, Reliability, Safety, and Value Retention Ratings: A comparison of Subaru versus Volvo overall quality ratings shows Volvo with higher quality ratings in 1 out of 3 model comparisons. Subaru has higher quality ratings in 1 out of 3 comparisons, and both Subaru and Volvo are tied for overall quality in 1 comparisons. In terms of reliability ratings, Volvo has the advantage in 3 out of 3 comparisons. Volvo has better safety ratings in 1 out of 4 comparisons while Subaru has better safety ratings in 1 out of 4 comparisons. Subaru and Volvo tie for safety in 2 comparisons. Subaru shows higher ratings for retained value in 5 out of 5 comparisons.

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Available Body Styles: Subaru offers 7 SUVs, 1 wagon, 2 sedans, and 1 coupe. In comparison, Volvo offers 12 SUVs, 4 wagons, and 6 sedans.

Drivetrain Options: Subaru offers 8 gasoline vehicles, 2 hybrids, and 1 electric vehicle. Volvo offers 7 gasoline vehicles, 10 plug-in hybrids, and 5 electric vehicles.

Subaru offers 8 all-wheel-drive models and 1 rear-wheel-drive model. Volvo offers 18 all-wheel-drive models, 1 front-wheel-drive model, and 4 rear-wheel-drive models.