Car comparison

Volvo V70 III 2.0 T5vsHonda Accord VIII · Facelift 2011 2.4 i-VTEC

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

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Volvo V70 III

2.0 T5

240 hp1999 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbochargedWagon / estate2011-2013
VS

Honda Accord VIII · Facelift 2011

2.4 i-VTEC

201 hp2354 ccGasolineFWDManualNaturally aspiratedWagon / estate2011-2012

Comparison overview

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Volvo V70 III 2.0 T5

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.9 s
  • Fastest top speed
    235 km/h
    146 mph
  • Most powerful
    240 hp
    179 kW
  • Highest torque
    320 Nm
    236 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    133 hp/t
    99 kW/t
    7.5 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    8.4 L/100 km
    28.0 mpg US
    33.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    195 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    833 km
    518 mi
  • Largest trunk
    575 L
  • Best overall score
    63/100
  • Best performance score
    51/100
  • Best economy score
    84/100
  • Best practicality score
    87/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolvoV70 III2.0 T5HondaAccord VIIIFacelift 20112.4 i-VTEC
Power
240hp179kW
201hp150kW
Torque
320Nm236lb-ft
234Nm173lb-ft
Curb weight
1,806kg3,982lb
1,636kg3,607lb
Gross weight
2,410kg5,313lb
-
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
222 km/h
138 mph
To 99% top speed
80.0s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
77.6s99% target: 220 km/h / 137 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.9s
8.3s
0-200 km/h
30.5s
Calculated
36.5s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.5s
Calculated
7.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.4L/100 km28mpg US33.6mpg UK
8.7L/100 km27mpg US32.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption city-
11.6L/100 km20.3mpg US24.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway-
7L/100 km33.6mpg US40.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.7s
Calculated
16.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
133hp/t99kW/t60hp/1000 lb
Calculated
123hp/t92kW/t56hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
177Nm/t119lb-ft/ton
Calculated
143Nm/t96lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
833km518mi
Calculated
747km464mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,999cc122cu in
2,354cc144cu in
Length
4,823mm190in
4,750mm187in
Width-
1,840mm72in
Height
1,547mm61in
1,470mm58in
Wheelbase
2,816mm111in
2,705mm106in
Front track
1,588mm63in
-
Rear track
1,586mm62in
-
Ground clearance
151mm6in
-
Trunk volume
575L
406L
Max trunk volume-
1,183L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
70L
65L
CO2 emissions
195g/km
201g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Volvo V70 III 2.0 T5Honda Accord VIII Facelift 2011 2.4 i-VTECPowerTorque
  • Volvo V70 III 2.0 T5: Power / Torque
  • Honda Accord VIII Facelift 2011 2.4 i-VTEC: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolvoV70 III2.0 T55,500 rpm1,800-4,980 rpm6,500 rpm
HondaAccord VIIIFacelift 20112.4 i-VTEC7,000 rpm4,300-4,400 rpm7,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolvoV70 III2.0 T5HondaAccord VIIIFacelift 20112.4 i-VTEC
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.5 s
7.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.9 s
8.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
30.5 s
36.5 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
222 km/h
138 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.7 s
2.8 s
330 ft
101 m
7.0 s
7.1 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.4 s
10.6 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.3 s
13.5 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.7 s
16.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
152 km/h
94 mph
147 km/h
92 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoV70 III2.0 T5
240 hp
179 kW
HondaAccord VIIIFacelift 20112.4 i-VTEC
201 hp
150 kW

Volvo V70 III 2.0 T5 has 39 hp more than Honda Accord VIII Facelift 2011 2.4 i-VTEC.

The biggest power difference is between Honda Accord VIII Facelift 2011 2.4 i-VTEC and Volvo V70 III 2.0 T5: 39 hp (29 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoV70 III2.0 T5
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
HondaAccord VIIIFacelift 20112.4 i-VTEC
234 Nm
173 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoV70 III2.0 T5
1,806 kg
3,982 lb
HondaAccord VIIIFacelift 20112.4 i-VTEC
1,636 kg
3,607 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoV70 III2.0 T5
235 km/h
146 mph
HondaAccord VIIIFacelift 20112.4 i-VTEC
222 km/h
138 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoV70 III2.0 T57.9 s
HondaAccord VIIIFacelift 20112.4 i-VTEC8.3 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volvo V70 III 2.0 T5 and Honda Accord VIII Facelift 2011 2.4 i-VTEC: 0.4 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoV70 III2.0 T5
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK
HondaAccord VIIIFacelift 20112.4 i-VTEC
8.7 L/100 km
27.0 mpg US
32.5 mpg UK

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoV70 III2.0 T5
133 hp/t
99 kW/t
7.5 kg/hp
HondaAccord VIIIFacelift 20112.4 i-VTEC
123 hp/t
92 kW/t
8.1 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoV70 III2.0 T5
833 km
518 mi
HondaAccord VIIIFacelift 20112.4 i-VTEC
747 km
464 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolvoV70 III2.0 T5
240 hp
179 kW
7.9 s
235 km/h
146 mph
HondaAccord VIIIFacelift 20112.4 i-VTEC
201 hp
150 kW
8.3 s
222 km/h
138 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
VolvoV70 III2.0 T5
Power
240 hp
179 kW
0-100 km/h7.9 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
575 L
20.3 cu ft
Length
4,823 mm
189.9 in
Height
1,547 mm
60.9 in
HondaAccord VIIIFacelift 20112.4 i-VTEC
Power
201 hp
150 kW
0-100 km/h8.3 s
Top speed
222 km/h
138 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
406 L
14.3 cu ft
Length
4,750 mm
187.0 in
Height
1,470 mm
57.9 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
VolvoV70 III2.0 T5
Power
240 hp
179 kW
0-100 km/h7.9 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK
HondaAccord VIIIFacelift 20112.4 i-VTEC
Power
201 hp
150 kW
0-100 km/h8.3 s
Top speed
222 km/h
138 mph
8.7 L/100 km
27.0 mpg US
32.5 mpg UK

Volvo V70 III 2.0 T5 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
VolvoV70 III2.0 T5
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK
7.9 s
HondaAccord VIIIFacelift 20112.4 i-VTEC
8.7 L/100 km
27.0 mpg US
32.5 mpg UK
8.3 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
VolvoV70 III2.0 T5
133 hp/t
99 kW/t
7.5 kg/hp
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK
HondaAccord VIIIFacelift 20112.4 i-VTEC
123 hp/t
92 kW/t
8.1 kg/hp
8.7 L/100 km
27.0 mpg US
32.5 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolvoV70 III2.0 T5HondaAccord VIIIFacelift 20112.4 i-VTEC
Power
240 hp
179 kW
201 hp
150 kW
Torque
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
234 Nm
173 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.9 s
8.3 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
222 km/h
138 mph
Lightness
1,806 kg
3,982 lb
1,636 kg
3,607 lb
Fuel consumption
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK
8.7 L/100 km
27.0 mpg US
32.5 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
575 L
20.3 cu ft
Length
4,823 mm
189.9 in
Height
1,547 mm
60.9 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
406 L
14.3 cu ft
Length
4,750 mm
187.0 in
Height
1,470 mm
57.9 in
Range score
833 km
518 mi
747 km
464 mi
CO2 score
195 g/km
201 g/km
Trunk score
575 L
20.3 cu ft
406 L
14.3 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
133 hp/t
99 kW/t
7.5 kg/hp
123 hp/t
92 kW/t
8.1 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 V70 III 2.0 T5Honda Accord VIII Facelift 2011 2.4 i-VTEC
Consumption8.4 L/100 km28 mpg US33.6 mpg UK8.7 L/100 km27 mpg US32.5 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km14.70 LC100 km15.22 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi23.66 LC100 mi24.50 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,260 L333 US gal277 UK gal1,305 L345 US gal287 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,205 LC/year2,284 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volvo V70 III 2.0 T5

  • Has 39 hp more
  • Has 86 Nm more
  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 13 km/h (8 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.3 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 10 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 86 km (54 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 169 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 6 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Heaviest

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