Honda Accord 2003 vs Volvo V70 2004
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.2 Diesel | 2.4 Petrol | |
| Diesel (Honda Accord) engines typically outperform gasoline engines in terms of fuel efficiency and low-end torque. This makes them more economical and better suited for towing or long-distance travel. However, gasoline (Volvo V70) engines mostly are lighter, quieter, and offer better acceleration and responsiveness, especially in smaller vehicles. For more information, see the article "Diesel or Petrol: Fuel Economy and Key Differences." | |||
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 140 HP | 140 HP | |
| Torque: | 340 NM | 220 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.3 seconds | 11.4 seconds | |
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Honda Accord is more dynamic to drive. Honda Accord and Volvo V70 have the same engine power, but Honda Accord torque is 120 NM more than Volvo V70. Honda Accord reaches 100 km/h speed 1.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.8 | 9.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.6 l/100km | 9.4 l/100km | |
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The Honda Accord is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Honda Accord consumes 4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo V70, which means that by driving the Honda Accord over 15,000 km in a year you can save 600 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Honda Accord consumes 2.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo V70. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 65 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1120 km in combined cycle | 710 km in combined cycle | |
| 1350 km on highway | 930 km on highway | ||
| 980 km with real consumption | 740 km with real consumption | ||
| Honda Accord gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 560'000 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 V70 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 13 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Honda Civic, Honda CR-V, Honda FR-V | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including Volvo S80, Volvo S60, Volvo S40, Volvo V50, Volvo S70 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Volvo V70 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Volvo V70 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. | |||
| Honda Accord 2003 2.2 engine: Honda’s first diesel engine featured an aluminum block, a variable-geometry turbocharger, second-generation Bosch Common Rail injection, 16-valve cylinder head, and a balance shaft integrated into the crankcase. The ... More about Honda Accord 2003 2.2 engine Volvo V70 2004 2.4 engine: The strengths of this engine lie in its durable components, long lifespan, reliability in everyday use, and substantial power reserves. However, there are notable weaknesses. Early models were equipped ... More about Volvo V70 2004 2.4 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.75 m | 4.71 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.49 m | |
| Honda Accord is 4 cm longer than the Volvo V70, 4 cm narrower, while the height of Honda Accord is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 576 litres | 485 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1657 litres | 1641 litres | |
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Honda Accord has more luggage capacity. Honda Accord has 91 litres more trunk space than the Volvo V70. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Honda Accord (by 16 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.6 meters | 11.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Honda Accord is 0.3 metres less than that of the Volvo V70. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 2`100 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | average | |
| Honda Accord has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Volvo V70, so Honda Accord quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 1600 | 2800 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.0/10 | 8.1/10 | |
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