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Honda Accord VIII · Facelift 2011 2.4 i-VTECvsVolvo XC70 II · Facelift 2013 2.4 D5

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

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Honda Accord VIII · Facelift 2011

2.4 i-VTEC

201 hp2354 ccGasolineFWDManualNaturally aspiratedWagon / estate2011-2012
VS

Volvo XC70 II · Facelift 2013

2.4 D5

215 hp2400 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedWagon / estate2013-2016

Comparison overview

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

Best choices

Volvo XC70 II Facelift 2013 2.4 D5

  • Most powerful
    215 hp
    160 kW
  • Highest torque
    440 Nm
    325 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.4 L/100 km
    36.8 mpg US
    44.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    8.6 L/100 km
    27.4 mpg US
    32.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.2 L/100 km
    45.2 mpg US
    54.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    169 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    1,094 km
    680 mi
  • Largest trunk
    575 L
  • Best overall score
    61/100
  • Best performance score
    48/100
  • Best economy score
    90/100
  • Best practicality score
    88/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelHondaAccord VIIIFacelift 20112.4 i-VTECVolvoXC70 IIFacelift 20132.4 D5
Power
201hp150kW
215hp160kW
Torque
234Nm173lb-ft
440Nm325lb-ft
Curb weight
1,636kg3,607lb
1,932kg4,259lb
Gross weight-
2,400kg5,291lb
Top speed
222 km/h
138 mph
205 km/h
127 mph
To 99% top speed
77.6s99% target: 220 km/h / 137 mph
Calculated
74.3s99% target: 203 km/h / 126 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
8.3s
8.3s
0-200 km/h
36.5s
Calculated
58.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.9s
Calculated
7.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.7L/100 km27mpg US32.5mpg UK
6.4L/100 km36.8mpg US44.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
11.6L/100 km20.3mpg US24.4mpg UK
8.6L/100 km27.4mpg US32.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7L/100 km33.6mpg US40.4mpg UK
5.2L/100 km45.2mpg US54.3mpg UK
Quarter mile
16.0s
Calculated
16.1s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
123hp/t92kW/t56hp/1000 lb
Calculated
111hp/t83kW/t50hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
143Nm/t96lb-ft/ton
Calculated
228Nm/t152lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
747km464mi
Calculated
1,094km680mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,354cc144cu in
2,400cc146cu in
Length
4,750mm187in
4,838mm190in
Width
1,840mm72in
1,870mm74in
Height
1,470mm58in
1,604mm63in
Wheelbase
2,705mm106in
2,815mm111in
Front track-
1,614mm64in
Rear track-
1,580mm62in
Trunk volume
406L
575L
Max trunk volume
1,183L
1,600L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
65L
70L
CO2 emissions
201g/km
169g/km

Performance charts

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

Dyno simulation

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

Honda Accord VIII Facelift 2011 2.4 i-VTECVolvo XC70 II Facelift 2013 2.4 D5PowerTorque
  • Honda Accord VIII Facelift 2011 2.4 i-VTEC: Power / Torque
  • Volvo XC70 II Facelift 2013 2.4 D5: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
HondaAccord VIIIFacelift 20112.4 i-VTEC7,000 rpm4,300-4,400 rpm7,250 rpm
VolvoXC70 IIFacelift 20132.4 D54,000 rpm1,500-3,000 rpm4,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricHondaAccord VIIIFacelift 20112.4 i-VTECVolvoXC70 IIFacelift 20132.4 D5
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.9 s
7.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
8.3 s
8.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
36.5 s
58.2 s
Top speed
222 km/h
138 mph
205 km/h
127 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.8 s
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
7.1 s
7.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.6 s
10.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.5 s
13.5 s
1/4 mile
402 m
16.0 s
16.1 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
147 km/h
92 mph
143 km/h
89 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
HondaAccord VIIIFacelift 20112.4 i-VTEC
201 hp
150 kW
VolvoXC70 IIFacelift 20132.4 D5
215 hp
160 kW

Volvo XC70 II Facelift 2013 2.4 D5 has 14 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 XC70 II Facelift 2013 2.4 D5: 14 hp (10 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
HondaAccord VIIIFacelift 20112.4 i-VTEC
234 Nm
173 lb-ft
VolvoXC70 IIFacelift 20132.4 D5
440 Nm
325 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
HondaAccord VIIIFacelift 20112.4 i-VTEC
1,636 kg
3,607 lb
VolvoXC70 IIFacelift 20132.4 D5
1,932 kg
4,259 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
HondaAccord VIIIFacelift 20112.4 i-VTEC
222 km/h
138 mph
VolvoXC70 IIFacelift 20132.4 D5
205 km/h
127 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
HondaAccord VIIIFacelift 20112.4 i-VTEC8.3 s
VolvoXC70 IIFacelift 20132.4 D58.3 s

Although Volvo XC70 II Facelift 2013 2.4 D5 has more power, Honda Accord VIII Facelift 2011 2.4 i-VTEC is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

Fuel consumption comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
HondaAccord VIIIFacelift 20112.4 i-VTEC
8.7 L/100 km
27.0 mpg US
32.5 mpg UK
VolvoXC70 IIFacelift 20132.4 D5
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volvo XC70 II Facelift 2013 2.4 D5 and Honda Accord VIII Facelift 2011 2.4 i-VTEC: 2.3 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
HondaAccord VIIIFacelift 20112.4 i-VTEC
123 hp/t
92 kW/t
8.1 kg/hp
VolvoXC70 IIFacelift 20132.4 D5
111 hp/t
83 kW/t
9.0 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
HondaAccord VIIIFacelift 20112.4 i-VTEC
747 km
464 mi
VolvoXC70 IIFacelift 20132.4 D5
1,094 km
680 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
HondaAccord VIIIFacelift 20112.4 i-VTEC
201 hp
150 kW
8.3 s
222 km/h
138 mph
VolvoXC70 IIFacelift 20132.4 D5
215 hp
160 kW
8.3 s
205 km/h
127 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
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
VolvoXC70 IIFacelift 20132.4 D5
Power
215 hp
160 kW
0-100 km/h8.3 s
Top speed
205 km/h
127 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
575 L
20.3 cu ft
Length
4,838 mm
190.5 in
Height
1,604 mm
63.1 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
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
VolvoXC70 IIFacelift 20132.4 D5
Power
215 hp
160 kW
0-100 km/h8.3 s
Top speed
205 km/h
127 mph
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK

Volvo XC70 II Facelift 2013 2.4 D5 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
HondaAccord VIIIFacelift 20112.4 i-VTEC
8.7 L/100 km
27.0 mpg US
32.5 mpg UK
8.3 s
VolvoXC70 IIFacelift 20132.4 D5
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 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
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
VolvoXC70 IIFacelift 20132.4 D5
111 hp/t
83 kW/t
9.0 kg/hp
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleHondaAccord VIIIFacelift 20112.4 i-VTECVolvoXC70 IIFacelift 20132.4 D5
Power
201 hp
150 kW
215 hp
160 kW
Torque
234 Nm
173 lb-ft
440 Nm
325 lb-ft
Acceleration
8.3 s
8.3 s
Top speed
222 km/h
138 mph
205 km/h
127 mph
Lightness
1,636 kg
3,607 lb
1,932 kg
4,259 lb
Fuel consumption
8.7 L/100 km
27.0 mpg US
32.5 mpg UK
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK
Practicality
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
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
575 L
20.3 cu ft
Length
4,838 mm
190.5 in
Height
1,604 mm
63.1 in
Range score
747 km
464 mi
1,094 km
680 mi
CO2 score
201 g/km
169 g/km
Trunk score
406 L
14.3 cu ft
575 L
20.3 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
123 hp/t
92 kW/t
8.1 kg/hp
111 hp/t
83 kW/t
9.0 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
VehicleHonda Accord VIII Facelift 2011 2.4 i-VTECVolvo XC70 II Facelift 2013 2.4 D5
Consumption8.7 L/100 km27 mpg US32.5 mpg UK6.4 L/100 km36.8 mpg US44.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km15.22 LC100 km11.20 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi24.50 LC100 mi18.02 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,305 L345 US gal287 UK gal960 L254 US gal211 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,284 LC/year1,680 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Honda Accord VIII Facelift 2011 2.4 i-VTEC

  • Is 296 kg lighter
  • Has 17 km/h (11 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 12 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Smallest trunk
  • Highest CO2 emissions

Volvo XC70 II Facelift 2013 2.4 D5

  • Has 14 hp more
  • Has 206 Nm more
  • Uses 2.3 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 347 km (215 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 169 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 32 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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