Honda Accord 2001 vs Volvo S60 2001
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 2.4 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Honda Accord) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Volvo S60) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 136 HP | 163 HP | |
| Torque: | 175 NM | 340 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.9 seconds | 9.5 seconds | |
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Volvo S60 is a more dynamic driving. Honda Accord engine produces 27 HP less power than Volvo S60, whereas torque is 165 NM less than Volvo S60. Due to the lower power, Honda Accord reaches 100 km/h speed 1.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.6 | 6.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.9 l/100km | 6.5 l/100km | |
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The Volvo S60 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Honda Accord consumes 2.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo S60, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Honda Accord could require 315 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Honda Accord consumes 2.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo S60. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 65 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 750 km in combined cycle | 1070 km in combined cycle | |
| 950 km on highway | 1340 km on highway | ||
| 730 km with real consumption | 1070 km with real consumption | ||
| Volvo S60 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: | 440'000 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 S60 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 9 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including Volvo V70, Volvo S80, Volvo XC90, Volvo XC70, Volvo C30 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| 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. | |||
| Volvo S60 2001 2.4 engine: These diesel engines are frequently affected by intake manifold swirl flap seizures. This issue often leads to airflow disruptions and rough engine operation.
The actuator for the turbocharger, which relies ... More about Volvo S60 2001 2.4 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.60 m | 4.58 m | |
| Width: | 1.75 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.43 m | |
| Honda Accord is 2 cm longer than the Volvo S60, 5 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 424 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1034 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.7 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Honda Accord is 0.3 metres less than that of the Volvo S60. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 2`030 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | high | above average | |
| Honda Accord has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volvo S60 has serious deffects in 20 percent more cases than Honda Accord, so Honda Accord quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 1400 | |
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