Volkswagen vs. Volvo

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

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

Volkswagen versus Volvo: Pricing and Value: Analyzing Volkswagen versus Volvo pricing we see a lower new vehicle starting price for Volkswagen in 3 out of 3 vehicle comparisons. Volkswagen also has a lower used vehicle starting price in 3 out of 3 comparisons. Volkswagen models depreciate at a lower (better) rate in 2 out of 3 comparisons. The lower overall prices for Volkswagen, plus their lower depreciation rate, gives Volkswagen the overall advantage over Volvo.

Volkswagen 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. Volkswagen offers higher MPG for its vehicles in their base trim in 1 out of 1 comparisons. Volvo offers a longer driving range in 1 out of 1 model comparisons. Volvo offers a greater towing capacity in 2 out of 3 comparisons.

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

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Available Body Styles: Volkswagen offers 5 SUVs, 3 sedans, and 2 hatchbacks. In comparison, Volvo offers 7 SUVs, 3 wagons, and 4 sedans.

Drivetrain Options: Volkswagen offers 9 gasoline vehicles and 1 electric vehicle. Volvo offers 7 gasoline vehicles, 5 plug-in hybrids, and 2 electric vehicles.

Volkswagen offers 7 all-wheel-drive models, 8 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.