2009 Honda Accord vs. 2009 Volvo V70
To start off, both 2009 Honda Accord and 2009 Volvo V70 were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,471 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Honda Accord (271 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 2009 Volvo V70. (235 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2009 Volvo V70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Volvo V70 weights approximately 405 kg more 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 Honda Accord (344 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Volvo V70. (320 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2009 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Volvo V70.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Honda Accord | 2009 Volvo V70 | |
Make | Honda | Volvo |
Model | Accord | V70 |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3471 cc | 3192 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 271 HP | 235 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 344 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1193 kg | 1598 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4830 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1550 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2820 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 8.4 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.7 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 70 L |