Volvo vs. Tesla
When comparing the Volvo brand to the Tesla brand, Volvo has the advantage in the areas of used car pricing, depreciation, reliability and variety of models offered. Tesla has the advantage in the areas of horsepower, fuel efficiency, towing capacity, overall quality, retained value and vehicle rankings.
Volvo versus Tesla: Pricing and Value
Volvo has a lower used vehicle starting price in 5 out of 5 comparisons. Tesla models depreciate at a lower (better) rate in 3 out of 3 comparisons.
Volvo versus Tesla: Horsepower, Fuel Efficiency and Towing Capacity
Tesla vehicles offer higher maximum horsepower numbers in their base trim in 4 out of 5 model comparisons, with Volvo offering more horsepower in 1 comparisons. Tesla offers a longer driving range in 1 out of 1 model comparisons. Tesla offers a greater towing capacity in 1 out of 4 comparisons. In 3 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 Tesla with higher quality ratings in 2 out of 2 model comparisons. In terms of reliability ratings, Volvo has the advantage in 2 out of 2 comparisons. Over 3 comparisons, Volvo and Tesla vehicles tie for safety. Tesla shows higher ratings for retained value in 3 out of 3 comparisons.
Best Car Rankings
Most Reliable Car Rankings
Best Resale Value Rankings
Tesla has better car rankings in 2 categories: Tesla Model Y in Electric SUVs with Best Resale Value and Tesla Model Y in Luxury Electric SUVs with Best Resale Value.
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 4 electric vehicles.
Volvo offers 14 all-wheel-drive models and 3 front-wheel-drive models. Tesla offers 4 all-wheel-drive models and 1 rear-wheel-drive model.
New Car Pricing
EVs
Volvo C40 Recharge
$55,713 - $62,715
Other Comparisons
Volvo S60
$43,265 - $52,841
Volvo XC60
$48,490 - $64,000
Volvo XC60 Recharge
$63,507 - $76,891
Volvo XC90
$58,633 - $75,009
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
Tesla Model X
Not Yet Available
Used Car Pricing
EVs
Volvo C40 Recharge
$47,981 - $62,083
Other Comparisons
Volvo S60
$38,608 - $51,688
Volvo XC60
$47,038 - $60,343
Volvo XC60 Recharge
$40,859 - $73,143
Volvo XC90
$54,915 - $69,323
Used Car Pricing
EVs
Tesla Model Y
$52,810 - $69,910
Other Comparisons
Tesla Model 3
$39,741 - $55,991
Tesla Model Y
$52,810 - $69,910
Tesla Model Y
$52,810 - $69,910
Tesla Model X
$91,048 - $126,867
5-Year Depreciation (Lower is better)
EVs
Volvo C40 Recharge
Not Yet Available
Other Comparisons
Volvo S60
57%
Volvo XC60
54.6%
Volvo XC60 Recharge
Not Yet Available
Volvo XC90
48.9%
5-Year Depreciation (Lower is better)
EVs
Tesla Model Y
46.7%
Other Comparisons
Tesla Model 3
48.2%
Tesla Model Y
46.7%
Tesla Model Y
46.7%
Tesla Model X
47%
Horsepower / Torque
EVs
Volvo C40 Recharge
402 hp / 487 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
Volvo XC90
247 hp / 258 foot-lbs
Horsepower / Torque
EVs
Tesla Model Y
425 hp / 475 foot-lbs
Other Comparisons
Tesla Model 3
271 hp / 310 foot-lbs
Tesla Model Y
425 hp / 475 foot-lbs
Tesla Model Y
425 hp / 475 foot-lbs
Tesla Model X
670 hp
MPG (city/highway/combined)
Other Comparisons
Volvo S60
26 / 35 / 30
Volvo XC60
23 / 30 / 26
Volvo XC60 Recharge
Not Yet Available
Volvo XC90
22 / 28 / 25
MPG (city/highway/combined)
Other Comparisons
Tesla Model 3
127 / 126 / 127
Tesla Model Y
Not Yet Available
Tesla Model Y
Not Yet Available
Tesla Model X
107 / 97 / 102
EV Range
Volvo C40 Recharge
226 miles
EV Range
Tesla Model Y
279 miles
iSeeCars Overall Quality Ratings
EVs
Volvo C40 Recharge
Not available
Other Comparisons
Volvo S60
8.5 / 10
Volvo XC60
8.2 / 10
Volvo XC60 Recharge
Not available
Volvo XC90
8.9 / 10
iSeeCars Overall Quality Ratings
EVs
Tesla Model Y
Not available
Other Comparisons
Tesla Model 3
8.7 / 10
Tesla Model Y
Not available
Tesla Model Y
Not available
Tesla Model X
9.1 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Ratings
EVs
Volvo C40 Recharge
Not available
Other Comparisons
Volvo S60
8.7 / 10
Volvo XC60
7.9 / 10
Volvo XC60 Recharge
Not available
Volvo XC90
8.8 / 10
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
Tesla Model X
8.1 / 10
iSeeCars Safety Ratings
EVs
Volvo C40 Recharge
Not available
Other Comparisons
Volvo S60
10 / 10
Volvo XC60
10 / 10
Volvo XC60 Recharge
Not available
Volvo XC90
10 / 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
Tesla Model X
10 / 10
iSeeCars Resale Value Ratings
EVs
Volvo C40 Recharge
Not available
Other Comparisons
Volvo S60
6.8 / 10
Volvo XC60
6.8 / 10
Volvo XC60 Recharge
Not available
Volvo XC90
7.8 / 10
iSeeCars Resale Value Ratings
EVs
Tesla Model Y
9.3 / 10
Other Comparisons
Tesla Model 3
9.0 / 10
Tesla Model Y
9.3 / 10
Tesla Model Y
9.3 / 10
Tesla Model X
9.2 / 10
iSeeCars Best Car Rankings
Other Comparisons
Volvo S60
#6 of 39 in
Best Luxury Small Cars
Volvo XC90
#1 of 67 in
Best Luxury Crossover SUVs
iSeeCars Best Car Rankings
Other Comparisons
Tesla Model 3
#1 of 15 in
Best Small Electric Cars
Tesla Model X
#1 of 14 in
Best Electric SUVs
iSeeCars Most Reliable Car Rankings
Other Comparisons
Volvo S60
#3 of 39 in
Most Reliable Luxury Small Cars
Volvo XC90
#3 of 21 in
Most Reliable Luxury Midsize SUVs
iSeeCars Most Reliable Car Rankings
Other Comparisons
Tesla Model 3
#2 of 11 in
Most Reliable Luxury Electric Cars
Tesla Model X
#1 of 14 in
Most Reliable Electric SUVs
iSeeCars Best Resale Value Rankings
Other Comparisons
Volvo S60
#39 of 39 in
Luxury Small Cars
Volvo XC60
#29 of 29 in
Luxury Small SUVs
Volvo XC90
#8 of 25 in
Luxury SUVs with 3 Rows
iSeeCars Best Resale Value Rankings
Other Comparisons
Tesla Model 3
#1 of 25 in
Electric Cars
Tesla Model Y
#1 of 14 in
Electric SUVs
Tesla Model X
#2 of 14 in
Electric SUVs
