Volvo S60 2001 vs Honda Accord 2003
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.4 Diesel | 2.2 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 163 HP | 140 HP | |
| Torque: | 340 NM | 340 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.5 seconds | 9.4 seconds | |
| Volvo S60 engine produces 23 HP more power than Honda Accord, the torque is the same for both cars. Despite the higher power, Volvo S60 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.5 | 5.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.5 l/100km | 6.6 l/100km | |
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By specification Volvo S60 consumes 1.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Honda Accord, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volvo S60 could require 165 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Volvo S60 consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Honda Accord. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 65 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1070 km in combined cycle | 1200 km in combined cycle | |
| 1340 km on highway | 1410 km on highway | ||
| 1070 km with real consumption | 980 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 560'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Volvo S60 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 5 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including Volvo V70, Volvo S80, Volvo XC90, Volvo XC70, Volvo C30 | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Honda CR-V, Honda Civic, Honda FR-V | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Volvo S60 engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.58 m | 4.66 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.44 m | |
| Volvo S60 is 8 cm shorter than the Honda Accord, 4 cm wider, while the height of Volvo S60 is 1 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 424 litres | 459 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1034 litres | no data | |
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Honda Accord has more luggage space. Volvo S60 has 35 litres less trunk space than the Honda Accord. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 11.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volvo S60 is 0.6 metres less than that of the Honda Accord, which means Volvo S60 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`030 | no data | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | below average | average | |
| Honda Accord has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volvo S60 has serious deffects in 15 percent more cases than Honda Accord, so Honda Accord quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1600 | 2000 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.0/10 | 8.0/10 | |
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