Volvo XC70 2002 vs Honda Accord 2003
| Gearbox: | Automatic | 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: | 11.5 seconds | 10.3 seconds | |
| Volvo XC70 engine produces 23 HP more power than Honda Accord, the torque is the same for both cars. Despite the higher power, Volvo XC70 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.5 | 5.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.4 l/100km | 6.6 l/100km | |
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The Honda Accord is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volvo XC70 consumes 2.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Honda Accord, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volvo XC70 could require 405 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volvo XC70 consumes 1.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Honda Accord. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 65 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 820 km in combined cycle | 1120 km in combined cycle | |
| 1020 km on highway | 1350 km on highway | ||
| 830 km with real consumption | 980 km with real consumption | ||
| Honda Accord gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
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Volvo XC70 has 4x4: Automatic four-wheel drive with torque transfer to rear axle via viscous clutch when front wheels slip. Electronic traction control on front wheels (TRACS), which operates at speeds up to 40 km/h (25 mph) | |||
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 XC70 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 S60, Volvo XC90, 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 XC70 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: | 4.73 m | 4.75 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.56 m | 1.47 m | |
| Volvo XC70 is 2 cm shorter than the Honda Accord, 10 cm wider, while the height of Volvo XC70 is 9 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 485 litres | 576 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1641 litres | 1657 litres | |
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Honda Accord has more luggage space. Volvo XC70 has 91 litres less trunk space than the Honda Accord. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Honda Accord (by 16 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.6 meters | 11.6 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | above average | |
| Honda Accord has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volvo XC70 has serious deffects in 45 percent more cases than Honda Accord, so Honda Accord quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 2400 | 1600 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.9/10 | 8.0/10 | |
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