Volvo V70 2004 vs Honda Accord 2005
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.4 Petrol | 2.4 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing 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: | 170 HP | 190 HP | |
| Torque: | 230 NM | 220 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9 seconds | 8.4 seconds | |
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Honda Accord is a more dynamic driving. Volvo V70 engine produces 20 HP less power than Honda Accord, but torque is 10 NM more than Honda Accord. Due to the lower power, Volvo V70 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.3 | 9.8 | |
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The Volvo V70 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volvo V70 consumes 0.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Honda Accord, which means that by driving the Volvo V70 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 75 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 65 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 750 km in combined cycle | 660 km in combined cycle | |
| 950 km on highway | 840 km on highway | ||
| Volvo V70 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: | 560'000 km | 420'000 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: | 13 years | 15 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including Volvo S80, Volvo S60, Volvo S40, Volvo V50, Volvo S70 | Used only for this car | |
| 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: | yes | no | |
| 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. | |||
| 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: | 4.71 m | 4.75 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.49 m | 1.47 m | |
| Volvo V70 is 4 cm shorter than the Honda Accord, 4 cm wider, while the height of Volvo V70 is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 485 litres | 572 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1641 litres | 1657 litres | |
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Honda Accord has more luggage space. Volvo V70 has 87 litres less trunk space than the Honda Accord. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Honda Accord (by 16 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.9 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volvo V70 is 0.9 metres more than that of the Honda Accord, which means Volvo V70 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`100 | 2`060 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | below average | average | |
| Honda Accord has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volvo V70 has serious deffects in 15 percent more cases than Honda Accord, so Honda Accord quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 2400 | 2000 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.1/10 | 9.1/10 | |
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