Volvo S40 2006 vs Honda Accord 2005

 
Volvo S40
2006 - 2007
Honda Accord
2005 - 2007
Gearbox: ManualManual
Engine: 1.6 Petrol2.0 Petrol
Camshaft drive: Timing beltTiming 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: 100 HP155 HP
Torque: 150 NM190 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 12 seconds9.6 seconds
Honda Accord is a more dynamic driving.
Volvo S40 engine produces 55 HP less power than Honda Accord, whereas torque is 40 NM less than Honda Accord. Due to the lower power, Volvo S40 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.4 seconds later.

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 7.27.7
Real fuel consumption: 7.8 l/100km8.7 l/100km
The Volvo S40 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy.
By specification Volvo S40 consumes 0.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Honda Accord, which means that by driving the Volvo S40 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 75 litres of fuel.
By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volvo S40 consumes 0.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Honda Accord.
Fuel tank capacity: 55 litres65 litres
Full fuel tank distance: 760 km in combined cycle840 km in combined cycle
940 km on highway1000 km on highway
700 km with real consumption740 km with real consumption
Honda Accord gets more mileage on one fuel tank.

Engines

Average engine lifespan: 440'000 km420'000 km
Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used.
Engine production duration: 6 years11 years
Engine spread: Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Volvo V50, Volvo C30Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Honda Civic, Honda FR-V, Honda Stream
In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Honda Accord might be a better choice in this respect.

Dimensions

Length: 4.47 m4.66 m
Width: 1.77 m1.76 m
Height: 1.45 m1.44 m
Volvo S40 is 19 cm shorter than the Honda Accord, 1 cm wider, while the height of Volvo S40 is 1 cm higher.
Trunk capacity: 404 litres459 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
883 litresno data
Honda Accord has more luggage space.
Volvo S40 has 55 litres less trunk space than the Honda Accord.
Turning diameter: 11 meters10.9 meters
The turning circle of the Volvo S40 is 0.1 metres more than that of the Honda Accord.
Gross weight (kg): 1`8001`920
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 (€): 24002200
Rating in user reviews: 8.5/10 9.1/10
Pros and Cons: Volvo S40 has
  • timing belt engine
  • lower fuel consumption
  • longer expected engine lifespan
Honda Accord has
  • timing chain engine
  • more power
  • more dynamic
  • more full fuel tank mileage
  • roomier boot
  • higher ratings in user reviews
  • lower price
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