2009 Honda Accord vs. 2010 Volvo V50
To start off, 2010 Volvo V50 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Honda Accord would be higher. At 2,500 cc (5 cylinders), 2010 Volvo V50 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Volvo V50 (227 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 2009 Honda Accord. (199 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Volvo V50 should accelerate faster than 2009 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Volvo V50 weights approximately 137 kg more than 2009 Honda Accord. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Volvo V50 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Honda Accord. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Volvo V50 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, 2010 Volvo V50 (320 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 86 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Accord. (234 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2010 Volvo V50 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Honda Accord | 2010 Volvo V50 | |
Make | Honda | Volvo |
Model | Accord | V50 |
Year Released | 2009 | 2010 |
Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2354 cc | 2500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 199 HP | 227 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 234 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 1500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1461 kg | 1598 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4521 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1473 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2639 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 57 L |