2002 Honda Civic vs. 2005 Volvo S40
To start off, 2005 Volvo S40 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Honda Civic would be higher. At 2,520 cc (5 cylinders), 2005 Volvo S40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Volvo S40 (218 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 2002 Honda Civic. (157 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Volvo S40 should accelerate faster than 2002 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Volvo S40 weights approximately 161 kg more than 2002 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Volvo S40 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2002 Honda Civic. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Volvo S40 will offer significantly more control. 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, 2005 Volvo S40 (320 Nm) has 141 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Honda Civic. (179 Nm). This means 2005 Volvo S40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Honda Civic | 2005 Volvo S40 | |
| Make | Honda | Volvo |
| Model | Civic | S40 |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1999 cc | 2520 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 157 HP | 218 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 179 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1264 kg | 1425 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2650 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 6.1 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 10.1 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.5 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 57 L |
