Honda Accord (2012) vs. Volvo V50 (2011) Specs

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2012 Honda Accord and 2011 Volvo V50 Specifications

Model Year	2012	2011
Model	Honda Accord	Volvo V50
Engine	3.5L V6 OHC-4v 271 hp@6200 254 lb-ft@5000	turbocharged 2.5L I5 DOHC-4v 227 hp@5000 236 lb-ft@1500
Transmission	5-speed automatic	5-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Body	4dr Sedan	4dr Wagon
			Difference
Wheelbase	110.2 in	103.9 in	6.3 in
Length	194.1 in	178.0 in	16.1 in
Width	72.7 in	69.7 in	3 in
Height	58.1 in	58.0 in	0.1 in
Curb Weight	3553 lb.	3570 lb.	-17 lb.
Fuel Capacity	18.5 gal.	15.9 gal.	2.6 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	41.4 in	38.9 in	2.5 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	58.2 in	55.2 in	3 in
Hip Room, Row 1	56.6 in	53.7 in	2.9 in
Legroom, Row 1	42.5 in	41.6 in	0.9 in
Headroom, Row 2	38.5 in	38.1 in	0.4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	56.4 in	54.1 in	2.3 in
Hip Room, Row 2	54.3 in	50.7 in	3.6 in
Legroom, Row 2	37.2 in	34.4 in	2.8 in
Total Legroom	79.7 in (over 2 rows)	76 in (over 2 rows)	3.7 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	14.0 ft³	12.8 ft³	1.2 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	14.0 ft³	44.2 ft³	-30.2 ft³

2012 Honda Accord Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Comment
2013	Compared to any midsize sedan, the Accord Coupe's rear seat is tight and difficult to get into and out of. At 5-9 I can sit behind myself, but with only an inch between my scalp and the rear window and about the same between my knees and the front seat back. The rear seat is only in the "whys" here because it's being compared to the rear seats in other coupes, including the Hyundai's, and these are even tighter. Same story with cargo capacity. The Accord Coupe's 13.7 cubic-foot trunk would be marginally competitive in a midsize sedan, but it compares very well to those in other coupes. The Genesis Coupe checks in at 10.0. see full Honda Accord review

2012 Honda Accord Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2011	4dr Sedan 190-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD	Another reason I'm glad I got the EX model. The power lumbar on the drivers seat is my backs best friend. Even after 16 hour days and 1100 miles, my back is fine. Excellent seats! see full Honda Accord review
2011	4dr Sedan 177-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic FWD	6'4" and plenty of head and leg room. Leather seats and lumbar support fit me well. see full Honda Accord review

2012 Honda Accord Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2013	4dr Sedan 278-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic FWD	Many reviews online state how comforable the seats are in the Accord, I cannot agree with them. I have owned a 2013 Altima as well and it is much more comfortable, but that car has a stability problem on the highway. see full Honda Accord review
2013	4dr Sedan 185-horsepower 2.4L I4 CVT FWD	Front headrests are inclined too far forward, making the seats very uncomfortable for shorter drivers. Drivers taller than 6'3" won't have a problem. But as a shorter driver, the uncomfortable seats have caused extreme upper back pain. see full Honda Accord review

2011 Volvo V50 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2011	4dr Sedan turbocharged 113hp 1.6L I4 Diesel 6-speed manual FWD	Rear seat is slightly hampered by limited head/leg/sideways room, but for normal sized persons the seat is fantastic for two with splending leg and back support. Car is also very silent, making long drives a pleasure. see full Volvo V50 review
2010	4dr Wagon 168-horsepower 2.4L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Lots of front seat room. Good dash design accommodates tall passengers with rear facing car seat behind. Seat was vertically adjustable providing lots of hear room. see full Volvo V50 review

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