Lexus vs Volvo:Which is more popular by branded search?
In August 2026, Lexus had more branded searches than Volvo among luxury car brands worldwide. Lexus was estimated to have 3.4M branded searches compared to Volvo’s 2.7M, and held a 9.3% Share of Search versus Volvo’s 7.6%. These are worldwide searches for English-language branded terms.
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Which is more popular in search, Lexus or Volvo?
Compare the luxury car brands drivers choose between. Branded searches tell you how often people look for a brand by name or related terms. Comparing these searches across competitors helps you see how popular each brand is over time.
Share of Search by month for Lexus, Volvo. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of search table
| Month | BMW | Mercedes-Benz | Porsche | Audi | Lexus | Volvo | Jaguar | Land Rover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 24.7% | 22.7% | 13.6% | 11.1% | 7.4% | 6.1% | 11.1% | 3.3% |
| Nov 2025 | 22.5% | 25.1% | 15.1% | 10.1% | 6.7% | 6.7% | 10.1% | 3.7% |
| Dec 2025 | 22.2% | 24.8% | 14.8% | 9.9% | 8.1% | 6.6% | 9.9% | 3.6% |
| Jan 2026 | 24.8% | 22.8% | 13.7% | 11.2% | 7.5% | 7.5% | 9.1% | 3.4% |
| Feb 2026 | 24.9% | 22.7% | 13.6% | 13.6% | 7.5% | 7.5% | 6.1% | 4.1% |
| Mar 2026 | 26.3% | 24.2% | 14.5% | 11.8% | 7.9% | 6.5% | 5.3% | 3.5% |
| Apr 2026 | 23.2% | 25.9% | 15.5% | 10.4% | 8.5% | 7% | 5.7% | 3.8% |
| May 2026 | 22.9% | 25.6% | 15.3% | 10.3% | 8.4% | 6.9% | 6.9% | 3.8% |
| Jun 2026 | 26.1% | 23.8% | 14.3% | 11.7% | 7.8% | 6.4% | 6.4% | 3.5% |
| Jul 2026 | 26.2% | 23.9% | 14.3% | 11.7% | 7.9% | 6.4% | 5.2% | 4.3% |
| Aug 2026 | 25.3% | 23.1% | 13.8% | 11.3% | 9.3% | 7.6% | 6.2% | 3.4% |
| Sep 2026 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
How has the Lexus and Volvo comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Lexus was ahead of Volvo in every measured month of the 11 months ending August 2026.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Lexus’ estimated Share of Search among luxury car brands worldwide moved from 7.4% to 9.3%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 3.4M.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Volvo’s estimated Share of Search among luxury car brands worldwide moved from 6.1% to 7.6%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 2.7M.
How did search popularity change for luxury car brands worldwide in August 2026?
2 changes
In August 2026, Lexus gained estimated Share of Search among luxury car brands worldwide, from 7.9% to 9.3%.
In August 2026, Volvo gained estimated Share of Search among luxury car brands worldwide, from 6.4% to 7.6%.
How each brand is measured
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Lexus’ and Volvo’s names. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for these branded terms can be used to understand whether interest in the brands is growing, holding steady, or fading.
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