Volvo S40 2005 vs Honda Accord 2005
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.5 Petrol | 2.4 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 220 HP | 190 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 NM | 223 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.5 seconds | 9 seconds | |
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Volvo S40 is more dynamic to drive. Volvo S40 engine produces 30 HP more power than Honda Accord, whereas torque is 97 NM more than Honda Accord. Thanks to more power Volvo S40 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.0 | 9.4 | |
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The Honda Accord is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volvo S40 consumes 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Honda Accord, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volvo S40 could require 90 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 58 litres | 65 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 580 km in combined cycle | 690 km in combined cycle | |
| Honda Accord gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.47 m | 4.66 m | |
| Width: | 1.77 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.44 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 litres | 459 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
883 litres | no data | |
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Honda Accord has more luggage space. Volvo S40 has 55 litres less trunk space than the Honda Accord. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volvo S40 is 0.1 metres more than that of the Honda Accord. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`020 | no data | |
| 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 (€): | 2400 | 2200 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.5/10 | 9.1/10 | |
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