2000 Honda Civic vs. 2008 Volvo S40

To start off, 2008 Volvo S40 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Honda Civic would be higher. At 1,948 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Volvo S40 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Volvo S40 weights approximately 300 kg more than 2000 Honda Civic.

Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2008 Volvo S40 (301 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 146 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Honda Civic. (155 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2008 Volvo S40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Honda Civic. 2008 Volvo S40 has automatic transmission and 2000 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 2000 Honda Civic will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Volvo S40 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2000 Honda Civic 2008 Volvo S40
Make Honda Volvo
Model Civic S40
Year Released 2000 2008
Body Type Sedan Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1672 cc 1948 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 128 HP 0 HP
Torque 155 Nm 301 Nm
Torque RPM 4800 RPM 2500 RPM
Engine Bore Size 75 mm 83 mm
Engine Stroke Size 94.4 mm 90 mm
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1075 kg 1375 kg
Vehicle Length 4440 mm 4250 mm
Vehicle Height 1450 mm 1450 mm
Wheelbase Size 2580 mm 2570 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 50 L 60 L


 

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