Honda Accord 2005 vs Volvo S40 2004
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.4 Petrol | 2.4 Petrol | |
| 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: | 190 HP | 140 HP | |
| Torque: | 223 NM | 220 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9 seconds | 11 seconds | |
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Honda Accord is more dynamic to drive. Honda Accord engine produces 50 HP more power than Volvo S40, whereas torque is 3 NM more than Volvo S40. Thanks to more power Honda Accord reaches 100 km/h speed 2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.4 | 9.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.3 l/100km | 9.4 l/100km | |
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By specification Honda Accord consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo S40, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Honda Accord could require 45 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Honda Accord consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo S40. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 65 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 690 km in combined cycle | 680 km in combined cycle | |
| 940 km on highway | 920 km on highway | ||
| 690 km with real consumption | 650 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 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 S40 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 15 years | 13 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including Volvo V70, Volvo S80, Volvo S60, 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 S40 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Volvo S40 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 S40 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 S40 2004 2.4 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.66 m | 4.47 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.45 m | |
| Honda Accord is 19 cm longer than the Volvo S40, 1 cm narrower, while the height of Honda Accord is 1 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 450 litres | 404 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 883 litres | |
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Honda Accord has more luggage capacity. Honda Accord has 46 litres more trunk space than the Volvo S40. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Honda Accord is 0.1 metres less than that of the Volvo S40. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`920 | 1`940 | |
| 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 S40, so Honda Accord quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 2000 | 2200 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 9.1/10 | 8.6/10 | |
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