2009 Honda Accord vs. 2011 Volvo S60
To start off, 2011 Volvo S60 is newer by 2 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 3,471 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Volvo S60 (300 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 2009 Honda Accord. (271 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Volvo S60 should accelerate faster than 2009 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Honda Accord weights approximately 274 kg more than 2011 Volvo S60.
Because 2011 Volvo S60 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, 2011 Volvo S60 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, 2011 Volvo S60 (440 Nm @ 2100 RPM) has 96 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Accord. (344 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2011 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 | 2011 Volvo S60 | |
Make | Honda | Volvo |
Model | Accord | S60 |
Year Released | 2009 | 2011 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3471 cc | 3000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 271 HP | 300 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 344 Nm | 440 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2100 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2043 kg | 1769 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4940 mm | 4623 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1864 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1483 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2776 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 8.1 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 67 L |