Car comparison

Volvo S40 II 2.4 ivsHonda Accord VII 2.4 i-VTEC 16V

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Volvo S40 II

2.4 i

170 hp2435 ccGasolineFWDManualNaturally aspiratedSedan2004-2007
VS

Honda Accord VII

2.4 i-VTEC 16V

190 hp2354 ccGasolineFWDManualNaturally aspiratedSedan2002-2007

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Volvo S40 II 2.4 i

  • Fastest top speed
    230 km/h
    143 mph Unrestricted
    220 km/h
    137 mph Restricted
  • Highest torque
    230 Nm
    170 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,368 kg
    3,016 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    8.5 L/100 km
    27.7 mpg US
    33.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    12.4 L/100 km
    19.0 mpg US
    22.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.6 L/100 km
    35.6 mpg US
    42.8 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    729 km
    453 mi
  • Best economy score
    84/100

Honda Accord VII 2.4 i-VTEC 16V

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.9 s
  • Most powerful
    190 hp
    142 kW
  • Best power-to-weight
    137 hp/t
    102 kW/t
    7.3 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    459 L
  • Best overall score
    56/100
  • Best performance score
    48/100
  • Best practicality score
    74/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolvoS40 II2.4 iHondaAccord VII2.4 i-VTEC 16V
Power
170hp127kW
190hp142kW
Torque
230Nm170lb-ft
220Nm162lb-ft
Curb weight
1,368kg3,016lb
1,390kg3,064lb
Gross weight
1,960kg4,321lb
1,920kg4,233lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
Calculated
227 km/h
141 mph
To 99% top speed
73.0s99% target: 228 km/h / 141 mph
Calculated
67.9s99% target: 225 km/h / 140 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
8.2s
7.9s
0-200 km/h
31.1s
Calculated
30.5s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.8s
Calculated
7.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.5L/100 km27.7mpg US33.2mpg UK
9.1L/100 km25.8mpg US31.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
12.4L/100 km19mpg US22.8mpg UK
13.7L/100 km17.2mpg US20.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK
6.9L/100 km34.1mpg US40.9mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.9s
Calculated
15.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
124hp/t93kW/t56hp/1000 lb
Calculated
137hp/t102kW/t62hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
168Nm/t112lb-ft/ton
Calculated
158Nm/t106lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
729km453mi
Calculated
714km444mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,435cc149cu in
2,354cc144cu in
Length
4,468mm176in
4,665mm184in
Width
1,770mm70in
1,760mm69in
Height
1,452mm57in
1,445mm57in
Wheelbase
2,640mm104in
2,670mm105in
Front track
1,531mm60in
1,515mm60in
Rear track
1,535mm60in
1,510mm59in
Trunk volume
404L
459L
Max trunk volume
883L
-
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
62L
65L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Volvo S40 II 2.4 iHonda Accord VII 2.4 i-VTEC 16VPowerTorque
  • Volvo S40 II 2.4 i: Power / Torque
  • Honda Accord VII 2.4 i-VTEC 16V: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolvoS40 II2.4 i6,000 rpm4,400 rpm6,250 rpm
HondaAccord VII2.4 i-VTEC 16V6,800 rpm4,500 rpm7,050 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolvoS40 II2.4 iHondaAccord VII2.4 i-VTEC 16V
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.8 s
7.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
8.2 s
7.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
31.1 s
30.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
Likely limited
227 km/h
141 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.9 s
2.8 s
330 ft
101 m
7.2 s
7.1 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.6 s
10.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.5 s
13.3 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.9 s
15.7 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
152 km/h
94 mph
153 km/h
95 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoS40 II2.4 i
170 hp
127 kW
HondaAccord VII2.4 i-VTEC 16V
190 hp
142 kW

Honda Accord VII 2.4 i-VTEC 16V has 20 hp more than Volvo S40 II 2.4 i.

The biggest power difference is between Volvo S40 II 2.4 i and Honda Accord VII 2.4 i-VTEC 16V: 20 hp (15 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoS40 II2.4 i
230 Nm
170 lb-ft
HondaAccord VII2.4 i-VTEC 16V
220 Nm
162 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoS40 II2.4 i
1,368 kg
3,016 lb
HondaAccord VII2.4 i-VTEC 16V
1,390 kg
3,064 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoS40 II2.4 i
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
HondaAccord VII2.4 i-VTEC 16V
227 km/h
141 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoS40 II2.4 i8.2 s
HondaAccord VII2.4 i-VTEC 16V7.9 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Honda Accord VII 2.4 i-VTEC 16V and Volvo S40 II 2.4 i: 0.3 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoS40 II2.4 i
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK
HondaAccord VII2.4 i-VTEC 16V
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volvo S40 II 2.4 i and Honda Accord VII 2.4 i-VTEC 16V: 0.6 L/100 km.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoS40 II2.4 i
124 hp/t
93 kW/t
8.0 kg/hp
HondaAccord VII2.4 i-VTEC 16V
137 hp/t
102 kW/t
7.3 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoS40 II2.4 i
729 km
453 mi
HondaAccord VII2.4 i-VTEC 16V
714 km
444 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolvoS40 II2.4 i
170 hp
127 kW
8.2 s
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
HondaAccord VII2.4 i-VTEC 16V
190 hp
142 kW
7.9 s
227 km/h
141 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
VolvoS40 II2.4 i
Power
170 hp
127 kW
0-100 km/h8.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
404 L
14.3 cu ft
Length
4,468 mm
175.9 in
Height
1,452 mm
57.2 in
HondaAccord VII2.4 i-VTEC 16V
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h7.9 s
Top speed
227 km/h
141 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
459 L
16.2 cu ft
Length
4,665 mm
183.7 in
Height
1,445 mm
56.9 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
VolvoS40 II2.4 i
Power
170 hp
127 kW
0-100 km/h8.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK
HondaAccord VII2.4 i-VTEC 16V
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h7.9 s
Top speed
227 km/h
141 mph
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK

Honda Accord VII 2.4 i-VTEC 16V is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
VolvoS40 II2.4 i
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK
8.2 s
HondaAccord VII2.4 i-VTEC 16V
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK
7.9 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
VolvoS40 II2.4 i
124 hp/t
93 kW/t
8.0 kg/hp
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK
HondaAccord VII2.4 i-VTEC 16V
137 hp/t
102 kW/t
7.3 kg/hp
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolvoS40 II2.4 iHondaAccord VII2.4 i-VTEC 16V
Power
170 hp
127 kW
190 hp
142 kW
Torque
230 Nm
170 lb-ft
220 Nm
162 lb-ft
Acceleration
8.2 s
7.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
227 km/h
141 mph
Lightness
1,368 kg
3,016 lb
1,390 kg
3,064 lb
Fuel consumption
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
404 L
14.3 cu ft
Length
4,468 mm
175.9 in
Height
1,452 mm
57.2 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
459 L
16.2 cu ft
Length
4,665 mm
183.7 in
Height
1,445 mm
56.9 in
Range score
729 km
453 mi
714 km
444 mi
Trunk score
404 L
14.3 cu ft
459 L
16.2 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
124 hp/t
93 kW/t
8.0 kg/hp
137 hp/t
102 kW/t
7.3 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleVolvo S40 II 2.4 iHonda Accord VII 2.4 i-VTEC 16V
Consumption8.5 L/100 km27.7 mpg US33.2 mpg UK9.1 L/100 km25.8 mpg US31 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km14.88 LC100 km15.92 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi23.94 LC100 mi25.63 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,275 L337 US gal280 UK gal1,365 L361 US gal300 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,231 LC/year2,389 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volvo S40 II 2.4 i

  • Has 10 Nm more
  • Is 22 kg lighter
  • Has 3 km/h (2 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.6 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 15 km (9 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Smallest trunk

Honda Accord VII 2.4 i-VTEC 16V

  • Has 20 hp more
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 12 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 55 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Most powerful
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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