Honda FR-V 2004 vs Volvo V50 2006

 
Honda FR-V
2004 - 2007
Volvo V50
2006 - 2007
Body: Minivan / MPVEstate car / wagon
Gearbox: ManualManual
Engine: 2.0 Petrol2.0 Petrol
Camshaft drive: Timing chainTiming chain

Performance

Power: 155 HP145 HP
Torque: 192 NM185 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 10.5 seconds9.6 seconds
Honda FR-V engine produces 10 HP more power than Volvo V50, whereas torque is 7 NM more than Volvo V50. Despite the higher power, Honda FR-V reaches 100 km/h speed 0.9 seconds later.

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 8.47.4
Real fuel consumption: 8.6 l/100km7.5 l/100km
The Volvo V50 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy.
By specification Honda FR-V consumes 1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo V50, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Honda FR-V could require 150 litres more fuel.
By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Honda FR-V consumes 1.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo V50.
Fuel tank capacity: 58 litres55 litres
Full fuel tank distance: 690 km in combined cycle740 km in combined cycle
670 km with real consumption730 km with real consumption
Volvo V50 gets more mileage on one fuel tank.

Engines

Average engine lifespan: 420'000 km480'000 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 V50 engine could be longer.
Engine production duration: 11 years6 years
Engine spread: Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Honda Civic, Honda Accord, Honda StreamInstalled on at least 4 other car models, including Volvo V70, Volvo S80, Volvo S40, Volvo C30
In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts.

Dimensions

Length: 4.28 m4.51 m
Width: 1.81 m1.77 m
Height: 1.61 m1.45 m
Honda FR-V is 23 cm shorter than the Volvo V50, 4 cm wider, while the height of Honda FR-V is 16 cm higher.
Trunk capacity: 439 litres417 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
1049 litres1307 litres
Even though the car is shorter, Honda FR-V has 22 litres more trunk space than the Volvo V50. The Volvo V50 may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volvo V50 (by 258 litres).
Turning diameter: 11.2 meters10.6 meters
The turning circle of the Honda FR-V is 0.6 metres more than that of the Volvo V50, which means Honda FR-V can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
Gross weight (kg): 1`9701`850
Safety: no data
Quality: no data
above average
Average price (€): 14002200
Pros and Cons: Honda FR-V has
  • more power
  • roomier boot
  • lower price
Volvo V50 has
  • more dynamic
  • lower fuel consumption
  • more full fuel tank mileage
  • longer expected engine lifespan
  • better manoeuvrability
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