2011 Honda Accord Crosstour vs. 2006 Volvo V70
To start off, 2011 Honda Accord Crosstour is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Volvo V70. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Volvo V70 would be higher. At 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Honda Accord Crosstour is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Honda Accord Crosstour (271 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 143 more horse power than 2006 Volvo V70. (128 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Honda Accord Crosstour should accelerate faster than 2006 Volvo V70.
Because 2011 Honda Accord Crosstour is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Volvo V70. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Honda Accord Crosstour 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 Honda Accord Crosstour (344 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Volvo V70. (280 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2011 Honda Accord Crosstour will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Volvo V70.
Compare all specifications:
2011 Honda Accord Crosstour | 2006 Volvo V70 | |
Make | Honda | Volvo |
Model | Accord Crosstour | V70 |
Year Released | 2011 | 2006 |
Body Type | Crossover | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3500 cc | 2401 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 271 HP | 128 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 344 Nm | 280 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | AWD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4999 mm | 4720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1897 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1669 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2797 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 70 L |