2009 Honda Accord vs. 2013 Volvo S60
To start off, 2013 Volvo S60 is newer by 4 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, 2009 Honda Accord (271 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 2013 Volvo S60. (247 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2013 Volvo S60. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Volvo S60 weights approximately 484 kg more than 2009 Honda Accord.
Because 2013 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, 2013 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, 2013 Volvo S60 (361 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Accord. (340 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2013 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 | 2013 Volvo S60 | |
Make | Honda | Volvo |
Model | Accord | S60 |
Year Released | 2009 | 2013 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3471 cc | 3000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | W |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 5 valves |
Horse Power | 271 HP | 247 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 340 Nm | 361 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | CVT |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1129 kg | 1613 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4628 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 2097 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1484 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2776 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.4 L/100km | 6.6 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 10.5 L/100km |