2005 Honda Accord vs. 2006 Volvo S60
To start off, 2006 Volvo S60 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Honda Accord would be higher. At 2,399 cc (5 cylinders), 2006 Volvo S60 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Volvo S60 (256 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 118 more horse power than 2005 Honda Accord. (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Volvo S60 should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Honda Accord weights approximately 103 kg more than 2006 Volvo S60.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2006 Volvo S60 (350 Nm @ 2100 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Accord. (347 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2006 Volvo S60 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Honda Accord | 2006 Volvo S60 | |
| Make | Honda | Volvo |
| Model | Accord | S60 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2204 cc | 2399 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 256 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 347 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2100 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 16.7:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 195 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.1 seconds | 6.5 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1645 kg | 1542 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.8 L/100km | 9.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 70 L |
