Model Year | 2017 | 2015 | |
Model | Honda Accord | Volvo XC60 | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 OHC-4v 278 hp@6200 252 lb-ft@4900 |
twincharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 302 hp@5700 295 lb-ft@2100 |
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Transmission | 6-speed automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,776 mm | 2,774 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,890 mm | 4,643 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,849 mm | 1,890 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,466 mm | 1,712 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,607 kg | 1,834 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 65 L | 70 L | -5 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 993 mm | 993 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,488 mm | 1,440 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,412 mm | 1,377 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,080 mm | 1,046 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 953 mm | 1,003 mm | 952 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,435 mm | 1,402 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,389 mm | 1,367 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 978 mm | 925 mm | 53 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,057 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,971 mm (over 2 rows) | 1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 447 L | 872 L | -425 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 15.8 | 1,909 L | 14.8 |
2017 Honda Accord Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Comment | |
2018 | Back in the day, Hondas weren't roomy by any absolute yardstick, but were surprisingly capacious considering their small exterior dimensions. Honda knew how to make the most of a small package. The Accord grew dramatically over the years. The second-generation 1982 sedan that put the model on the map (literally, they were everywhere) was 173.6 inches long and 65.0 inches wide, on a 96.5-inch wheelbase. The eighth-generation 2008 Accord was over 20 inches longer and 7.7 inches wider, on a 110.2-inch wheelbase. For the ninth-generation Accord, Honda regained enough of its former space efficiency skills to maintain interior space while slightly shrinking the car's exterior. For the tenth-generation car, they've pulled off a magic trick. Even though the new Accord is 0.3 inches less lengthy, Honda managed to increase total legroom by 1.7 inches. A two-inch wheelbase stretch contributed; to reduce overall length Honda trimmed the car's overhangs. Rear seat passengers now enjoy over 40 inches of rear legroom, a dramatic 2.4 inches more than in the Camry. They will feel like they're in a limo. What's the catch? Well, those rear seat occupants best not have tall torsos. The lower (by six-tenths of an inch), sleeker roof line cuts into rear headroom. The Camry provides another 0.7 inches for the heads of rear passengers. This might not sound like much until you have a rear seat passenger a bit over six feet in height. Also, Honda only managed as much rear headroom as it did by positioning the rear seat cushion somewhat low to the floor. Some--but not many--competitors have more comfortably positioned rear seat cushions. I'll note here that the new Accord also has a larger trunk than last year's Accord, the Camry, and every other competitor--but most are within a cubic foot. I'd trade a cubic foot for the interior trunk handle they appear to have considered, then left off the car. Keep the car clean or you'll dirty a hand closing the lid. see full Honda Accord review |
2017 Honda Accord Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2016 | 4dr Sedan 278-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
There is not quite enough adjustment in the front seat for me. I feel there is an un-natural curve in the front seat that I can't remove with the lumbar support. I sit on a folded towel to get the curve of the seat in the right place for my back. I'm 5'11" if that puts it into perspective for you. The steering wheel should telescope out more for optimal arm position and the orientation of the HUGE speedometer makes it get chopped in half by the steering wheel. No digital speedo readout on this model. Note that the touring gauges are a little different than the standard V6. see full Honda Accord review |
2015 Volvo XC60 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Comment | |
2014 | Volvos have long been renowned for seat comfort, and the XC60 continues this tradition with seats that are thoroughly supportive without being as firm as those in the Cadillac and in the German crossovers. This said, some people might find the headrests overly intrusive. The Inscription Package adds power lumbar adjusters to both seats. Otherwise these adjusters are manual. Notable in its absence: front seat ventilation, offered in the Audi and Cadillac, isn't an option in the XC60. Also, no massage. see full Volvo XC60 review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2015 Volvo XC60.