Car comparison

Volvo V70 III 3.2vsHonda 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

3.2

243 hp3192 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedWagon / estate2011-2013
VS

Honda Accord VIII · Facelift 2011

2.4 i-VTEC

201 hp2354 ccGasolineFWDManualNaturally aspiratedWagon / estate2011-2012

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Volvo V70 III 3.2

  • Fastest top speed
    230 km/h
    143 mph
  • Most powerful
    243 hp
    181 kW
  • Highest torque
    320 Nm
    236 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    135 hp/t
    100 kW/t
    7.4 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    575 L
  • Best overall score
    60/100
  • Best performance score
    48/100
  • Best practicality score
    87/100

Honda Accord VIII Facelift 2011 2.4 i-VTEC

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    8.3 s
  • Lightest
    1,636 kg
    3,607 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    8.7 L/100 km
    27.0 mpg US
    32.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    201 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    747 km
    464 mi
  • Best economy score
    83/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolvoV70 III3.2HondaAccord VIIIFacelift 20112.4 i-VTEC
Power
243hp181kW
201hp150kW
Torque
320Nm236lb-ft
234Nm173lb-ft
Curb weight
1,806kg3,982lb
1,636kg3,607lb
Gross weight
2,410kg5,313lb
-
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
222 km/h
138 mph
To 99% top speed
87.3s99% target: 228 km/h / 141 mph
Calculated
77.5s99% target: 220 km/h / 137 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
8.6s
8.3s
0-200 km/h
35.3s
Calculated
36.5s
Calculated
0-60 mph
8.2s
Calculated
7.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.7L/100 km24.2mpg US29.1mpg 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
16.2s
Calculated
16.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
135hp/t100kW/t61hp/1000 lb
Calculated
123hp/t92kW/t56hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
177Nm/t119lb-ft/ton
Calculated
143Nm/t96lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
722km448mi
Calculated
747km464mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,192cc195cu in
2,354cc144cu in
Length
4,823mm190in
4,750mm187in
Width
1,907mm75in
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
224g/km
201g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Volvo V70 III 3.2Honda Accord VIII Facelift 2011 2.4 i-VTECPowerTorque
  • Volvo V70 III 3.2: 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 III3.26,400 rpm3,180 rpm6,650 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 III3.2HondaAccord VIIIFacelift 20112.4 i-VTEC
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
8.2 s
7.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
8.6 s
8.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
35.3 s
36.5 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
222 km/h
138 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.8 s
2.8 s
330 ft
101 m
7.2 s
7.1 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.7 s
10.6 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.7 s
13.5 s
1/4 mile
402 m
16.2 s
16.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
146 km/h
91 mph
147 km/h
92 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoV70 III3.2
243 hp
181 kW
HondaAccord VIIIFacelift 20112.4 i-VTEC
201 hp
150 kW

Volvo V70 III 3.2 has 42 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 3.2: 42 hp (31 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoV70 III3.2
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 III3.2
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 III3.2
230 km/h
143 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 III3.28.6 s
HondaAccord VIIIFacelift 20112.4 i-VTEC8.3 s

Although Volvo V70 III 3.2 has more power, Honda Accord VIII Facelift 2011 2.4 i-VTEC is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Honda Accord VIII Facelift 2011 2.4 i-VTEC and Volvo V70 III 3.2: 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
VolvoV70 III3.2
9.7 L/100 km
24.2 mpg US
29.1 mpg UK
HondaAccord VIIIFacelift 20112.4 i-VTEC
8.7 L/100 km
27.0 mpg US
32.5 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Honda Accord VIII Facelift 2011 2.4 i-VTEC and Volvo V70 III 3.2: 1.0 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
VolvoV70 III3.2
135 hp/t
100 kW/t
7.4 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 III3.2
722 km
448 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 III3.2
243 hp
181 kW
8.6 s
230 km/h
143 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 III3.2
Power
243 hp
181 kW
0-100 km/h8.6 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 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 III3.2
Power
243 hp
181 kW
0-100 km/h8.6 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
9.7 L/100 km
24.2 mpg US
29.1 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 3.2 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 III3.2
9.7 L/100 km
24.2 mpg US
29.1 mpg UK
8.6 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 III3.2
135 hp/t
100 kW/t
7.4 kg/hp
9.7 L/100 km
24.2 mpg US
29.1 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 III3.2HondaAccord VIIIFacelift 20112.4 i-VTEC
Power
243 hp
181 kW
201 hp
150 kW
Torque
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
234 Nm
173 lb-ft
Acceleration
8.6 s
8.3 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
222 km/h
138 mph
Lightness
1,806 kg
3,982 lb
1,636 kg
3,607 lb
Fuel consumption
9.7 L/100 km
24.2 mpg US
29.1 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
722 km
448 mi
747 km
464 mi
CO2 score
224 g/km
201 g/km
Trunk score
575 L
20.3 cu ft
406 L
14.3 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
135 hp/t
100 kW/t
7.4 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 3.2Honda Accord VIII Facelift 2011 2.4 i-VTEC
Consumption9.7 L/100 km24.2 mpg US29.1 mpg UK8.7 L/100 km27 mpg US32.5 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km16.97 LC100 km15.22 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi27.32 LC100 mi24.50 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,455 L384 US gal320 UK gal1,305 L345 US gal287 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,546 LC/year2,284 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volvo V70 III 3.2

  • Has 42 hp more
  • Has 86 Nm more
  • Has 8 km/h (5 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 12 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 169 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Highest CO2 emissions

Honda Accord VIII Facelift 2011 2.4 i-VTEC

  • Is 170 kg lighter
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 1.0 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 25 km (16 mi) more estimated range
  • Emits 23 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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