Volvo vs. Tesla
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of cars from Volvo and Tesla 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 Volvo and Tesla cars.
When comparing the Volvo brand to the Tesla brand, Volvo has the advantage in the areas of fuel efficiency, overall quality, reliability and variety of models offered. Tesla has the advantage in the areas of used car pricing, horsepower, towing capacity, safety and retained value.
Volvo versus Tesla: Pricing and Value: Tesla has lower used vehicle starting prices in 4 out of 4 vehicle comparisons. And with regards to depreciation, both Volvo and Tesla models depreciate at a lower (better) rate in 2 out of 4 comparisons.
Volvo versus Tesla: Horsepower, Fuel Efficiency and Towing Capacity: Tesla vehicles offer higher maximum horsepower numbers in their base trim in 3 out of 4 model comparisons, with Volvo offering more horsepower in 1 comparisons. Volvo offers a longer driving range in 1 out of 1 model comparisons. Tesla offers a greater towing capacity in 1 out of 3 comparisons. In 2 comparisons, Volvo and Tesla have the same towing capacity.
Volvo versus Tesla: Quality, Reliability, Safety, and Value Retention Ratings: A comparison of Volvo versus Tesla 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. Tesla has better safety ratings in 2 out of 3 comparisons. Volvo and Tesla tie for safety in 1 comparisons. Tesla shows higher ratings for retained value in 2 out of 4 comparisons.
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Most Reliable Car Rankings:
Available Body Styles: Volvo offers 7 SUVs, 3 wagons, and 4 sedans. In comparison, Tesla offers 2 SUVs and 2 sedans.
Drivetrain Options: Volvo offers 7 gasoline vehicles, 5 plug-in hybrids, and 2 electric vehicles. Tesla offers 5 electric vehicles.
Volvo offers 14 all-wheel-drive models, 1 front-wheel-drive model, and 2 rear-wheel-drive models. Tesla offers 5 all-wheel-drive models and 2 rear-wheel-drive models.
New Car Pricing
EVs
Volvo C40 Recharge
$56,622 - $62,339
Other Comparisons
Volvo S60
$43,473 - $52,195
Volvo XC60
$47,843 - $61,191
Volvo XC60 Recharge
$61,553 - $77,140
New Car Pricing
EVs
Tesla Model Y
Not Yet Available
Other Comparisons
Tesla Model 3
Not Yet Available
Tesla Model Y
Not Yet Available
Tesla Model Y
Not Yet Available
Used Car Pricing
EVs
Volvo C40 Recharge
$56,390 - $61,324
Other Comparisons
Volvo S60
$39,936 - $51,800
Volvo XC60
$45,143 - $58,338
Volvo XC60 Recharge
$54,356 - $77,024
Used Car Pricing
EVs
Tesla Model Y
$39,977 - $51,617
Other Comparisons
Tesla Model 3
$25,605 - $41,197
Tesla Model Y
$39,977 - $51,617
Tesla Model Y
$39,977 - $51,617
5-Year Depreciation (Lower is better)
EVs
Volvo C40 Recharge
61.3%
Other Comparisons
Volvo S60
50%
Volvo XC60
48.2%
Volvo XC60 Recharge
53%
5-Year Depreciation (Lower is better)
EVs
Tesla Model Y
53.4%
Other Comparisons
Tesla Model 3
46.7%
Tesla Model Y
53.4%
Tesla Model Y
53.4%
Horsepower / Torque
EVs
Volvo C40 Recharge
248 hp / 310 foot-lbs
Other Comparisons
Volvo S60
247 hp / 258 foot-lbs
Volvo XC60
247 hp / 258 foot-lbs
Volvo XC60 Recharge
455 hp / 523 foot-lbs
Horsepower / Torque
EVs
Tesla Model Y
295 hp / 309 foot-lbs
Other Comparisons
Tesla Model 3
271 hp / 310 foot-lbs
Tesla Model Y
295 hp / 309 foot-lbs
Tesla Model Y
295 hp / 309 foot-lbs
MPG (city/highway/combined)
Other Comparisons
Volvo S60
26 / 35 / 30
Volvo XC60
22 / 28 / 25
Volvo XC60 Recharge
28 / 28 / 28
MPG (city/highway/combined)
Other Comparisons
Tesla Model 3
127 / 126 / 127
Tesla Model Y
Not Yet Available
Tesla Model Y
Not Yet Available
EV Range
Volvo C40 Recharge
297 miles
EV Range
Tesla Model Y
260 miles
iSeeCars Overall Quality Ratings
EVs
Volvo C40 Recharge
Not available
Other Comparisons
Volvo S60
8.6 / 10
Volvo XC60
8.2 / 10
Volvo XC60 Recharge
Not available
iSeeCars Overall Quality Ratings
EVs
Tesla Model Y
Not available
Other Comparisons
Tesla Model 3
8.3 / 10
Tesla Model Y
Not available
Tesla Model Y
Not available
iSeeCars Reliability Ratings
EVs
Volvo C40 Recharge
Not available
Other Comparisons
Volvo S60
8.4 / 10
Volvo XC60
8.2 / 10
Volvo XC60 Recharge
Not available
iSeeCars Reliability Ratings
EVs
Tesla Model Y
Not available
Other Comparisons
Tesla Model 3
7.2 / 10
Tesla Model Y
Not available
Tesla Model Y
Not available
iSeeCars Safety Ratings
EVs
Volvo C40 Recharge
Not available
Other Comparisons
Volvo S60
10 / 10
Volvo XC60
9.0 / 10
Volvo XC60 Recharge
8.0 / 10
iSeeCars Safety Ratings
EVs
Tesla Model Y
10 / 10
Other Comparisons
Tesla Model 3
10 / 10
Tesla Model Y
10 / 10
Tesla Model Y
10 / 10
iSeeCars Resale Value Ratings
EVs
Volvo C40 Recharge
6.7 / 10
Other Comparisons
Volvo S60
7.4 / 10
Volvo XC60
7.5 / 10
Volvo XC60 Recharge
7.2 / 10
iSeeCars Resale Value Ratings
EVs
Tesla Model Y
7.2 / 10
Other Comparisons
Tesla Model 3
7.6 / 10
Tesla Model Y
7.2 / 10
Tesla Model Y
7.2 / 10
iSeeCars Most Reliable Car Rankings
Other Comparisons
Volvo S60
#4 of 36 in
Most Reliable Luxury Small Cars
iSeeCars Most Reliable Car Rankings
Other Comparisons
Tesla Model 3
#2 of 15 in
Most Reliable Luxury Electric Cars