2007 Honda Accord vs. 2006 Volvo XC90
To start off, 2007 Honda Accord is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Volvo XC90. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Volvo XC90 would be higher. At 4,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Volvo XC90 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Volvo XC90 (312 HP @ 5850 RPM) has 145 more horse power than 2007 Honda Accord. (167 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Volvo XC90 should accelerate faster than 2007 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Volvo XC90 weights approximately 770 kg more than 2007 Honda Accord. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or 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 XC90 (441 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 224 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Honda Accord. (217 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Volvo XC90 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Honda Accord | 2006 Volvo XC90 | |
| Make | Honda | Volvo |
| Model | Accord | XC90 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2354 cc | 4408 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 167 HP | 312 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5850 RPM |
| Torque | 217 Nm | 441 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1418 kg | 2188 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2870 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 6.9 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 9.8 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.4 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 80 L |
