2009 Honda Accord vs. 2009 Volvo S60
To start off, both 2009 Honda Accord and 2009 Volvo S60 were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,401 cc (5 cylinders), 2009 Volvo S60 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Volvo S60 (258 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 2009 Honda Accord. (190 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Volvo S60 should accelerate faster than 2009 Honda Accord.
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, 2009 Volvo S60 (350 Nm @ 2100 RPM) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Accord. (220 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2009 Volvo S60 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Honda Accord | 2009 Volvo S60 | |
Make | Honda | Volvo |
Model | Accord | S60 |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2354 cc | 2401 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 190 HP | 258 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 220 Nm | 350 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2100 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 18.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4610 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 7.8 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 11.2 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.8 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 68 L |