2025 Volvo vs. Jeep Comparison

If you're the type of driver that's looking for a vehicle that strikes a balance between go-anywhere capability and luxurious creature-comforts - today's marketplace offers more choices than ever before. As you begin your search, it's only natural that Volvo has caught your eye. After all, Volvo continues to produce some of the most dynamic vehicles on the road today. To demonstrate how Volvo continues to top the competition, we've assembled this comparison against another favorite brand of drivers living active lifestyles. Exactly how well does Jeep measure up to Volvo? Let's find out!

Electric Powertrain Innovation

Whether you crave instantaneous response and effortless acceleration or the tremendous savings on fuel - you can't ignore the growing list of reasons for making the switch to an all-electric vehicle. From stylish sedans to versatile SUVs - Volvo remains positioned as the true leader when it comes to the development of EVs. For comparison, Jeep currently offers only two plug-in hybrid models and one all-electric model.

On the other hand, Volvo proudly offers a comprehensive selection of three plug-in hybrid models in addition to four all-electric models. No matter your driving style, Volvo remains at the forefront of pioneering electrified efficiency.

Safety

When it comes to safety, no other brand has built its reputation on protecting the lives of drivers and passengers quite like Volvo. In fact, the brand is responsible for developing some safety equipment that's now found on all vehicles across the globe. Examples of Volvo safety innovations are listed below.

• Three-point safety belt - (1959)
• Rearward-facing child seat (1972)
• Side Impact Protection System (1991)
• Whiplash Protection System (1998)
• The Inflatable Curtain (1998)
• Roll Stability Control (2002)
• Pedestrian Detection with Full Auto Brake (2010)
• Run-off Road Protection (2014)

After testing conducted by experts at the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the results clearly speak for themselves. For 2024, Volvo earned a 5-star safety rating for a total of 14 models. The 5-Star Safety Ratings program evaluates how vehicles perform in crash tests. NHTSA performs frontal, side, and rollover tests because these types account for the majority of crashes on America's roadways. Jeep simply cannot measure up to Volvo when it comes to safety.

The following Volvo models received 5-Star ratings:

Volvo XC40 vs Jeep Compass

2025 Volvo XC40 B5 Core	VS	2025 Jeep Compass Limited
247 ✓	Horsepower	200
3,500 pounds ✓	Towing Capacity	2,000 pounds
Corner Traction Control (brake actuated) ✓	Limited Slip Differential (Torque Vectoring)	Not Available
8-Speaker with Automatic Level Adjustment (ALA) ✓	Audio System	6-Speaker
Google Assistant, Google Maps and Google Play Store - included for 4 years ✓	Internet Connectivity	Jeep Connect 3 month trial
4 ✓	USB Ports	2
Cross-Traffic Alert with Autobrake Mitigation ✓	Rear Collision Prevention	Not Available
Standard ✓	Traffic Sign Recognition	Optional
Standard ✓	Rear Parking Assist	Not Available
4 Years / 50,000 Miles ✓	Basic Warranty Coverage	3 Years / 36,000 Miles

In this battle of compact SUVs, the popular Volvo XC40 goes up against the Jeep Compass. Right from the start, we can see that the XC40 has a significant power advantage, and the list of advantages only grows from there. This includes a higher towing capacity, a practical benefit of the extra power. 

Comparing equivalent trim levels, the XC40 offers a standard Corner Traction Control system that helps to mitigate wheel spin in slippery conditions and while cornering.

Shifting our attention towards the interiors of both SUVs, the Volvo XC40 continues to offer a more premium experience. Standard features include an 8-speaker audio system with Automatic Level Adjustment (ALA), 4 USB ports, and built-in Google functionality, including Google Maps, Google Assistant, and Google Play Store, with four years' worth of data included. The Compass offers less in all of these categories, especially when it comes to included data. The difference between four years of included data that includes the full Google suite of apps, and a three-month trial that doesn't even include navigation is pretty stark.

In keeping with Volvo tradition, safety remains an essential component of the XC40. The Jeep Compass can't even come close to matching the comprehensive list of safety features found on the XC40. These features include Rear Collision Prevention, Traffic Sign Recognition, and Rear Parking Assist. Finally, the basic warranty coverage included by Volvo far exceeds what you'll receive from Jeep.

Volvo XC90 vs Jeep Grand Cherokee

2025.5 Volvo XC90 B6 AWD Core	VS	2025 Jeep Grand Cherokee Summit 4X4
$64,645 ✓	MSRP	$58,560
20 / 26 / 23 ✓	MPG (city/hwy/combined)	19 / 26 / 22
295 HP / 310 LB-FT TQ ✓	Horsepower / Torque	293 HP / 260 LB-FT TQ
7 Passengers ✓	Seating Capacity	5 Passengers
Standard ✓	Wireless Charging	Optional
Standard ✓	Air Purifier	Not Available
85.7 cubic feet ✓	Max Cargo Space	70.8 cubic feet
4 Years / 50,000 Miles ✓	Basic Warranty Coverage	3 Years / 36,000 Miles

Next up, we'll take a look at exactly how the award-winning Volvo XC90 compares against one of its top rivals - the Jeep Grand Cherokee. Again, we've taken equivalent trim levels and placed them side-by-side for further comparison. The Grand Cherokee does have a small initial price advantage, but the value for money on the XC90 adds up significantly when you examine the benefits of choosing Volvo over Jeep.

As we've seen in the prior matchup, the XC90 has the edge when it comes to fuel efficiency by outperforming the Grand Cherokee in EPA measurements. Even more remarkable, it's able to do so while still offering greater horsepower and torque compared to the Grand Cherokee Summit. Next, the XC90 is the superior choice in terms of offering room for an additional two passengers thanks to its standard third-row seats. Alternatively, fold the back seats down, and the XC90 will also deliver superior cargo space, by quite a lot.

The XC90 is a much more tech-forward choice, with things like wireless charging coming standard. This becomes all the more obvious when we look at connected features, for which Volvo includes four years of service in the price of the vehicle, while Jeep once again offers just a brief trial period before you have to starting paying a subscription fee. And even though both vehicles come with four-zone climate control, only the XC90 comes with an air purifier or humidity sensor. Finally, superior warranty coverage provides long-lasting peace of mind when you choose the XC90.

"The Volvo XC90 is one of the best cars of the decade because it's a spectacular luxury SUV that kicked off a long line of fresh new vehicles forever changing the course of the Volvo brand," said Brian Moody, executive editor for Autotrader. "The XC90 effectively elevates the entire brand to a true luxury position, it's the full embodiment of all that Volvo can do right. The XC90 is a perfect example of how design restraint actually adds to the allure of a given vehicle. Both inside and out, the Volvo XC90 is tasteful and luxurious."