2005 Honda HR-V vs. 2005 Volvo V70
To start off, both 2005 Honda HR-V and 2005 Volvo V70 were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,435 cc (5 cylinders), 2005 Volvo V70 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Volvo V70 (257 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 151 more horse power than 2005 Honda HR-V. (106 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Volvo V70 should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda HR-V. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Volvo V70 weights approximately 316 kg more than 2005 Honda HR-V. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Honda HR-V is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Volvo V70. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Honda HR-V will offer significantly more control. 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, 2005 Volvo V70 (350 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 214 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda HR-V. (136 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2005 Volvo V70 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda HR-V.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Honda HR-V | 2005 Volvo V70 | |
Make | Honda | Volvo |
Model | HR-V | V70 |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1590 cc | 2435 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 106 HP | 257 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 136 Nm | 350 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1309 kg | 1625 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 68 L |