2002 Honda Civic vs. 2008 Volvo C30
To start off, 2008 Volvo C30 is newer by 6 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 2,521 cc (5 cylinders), 2008 Volvo C30 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Volvo C30 (227 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 2002 Honda Civic. (157 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Volvo C30 should accelerate faster than 2002 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Volvo C30 weights approximately 397 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.
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 C30 (320 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 141 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Honda Civic. (179 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2008 Volvo C30 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Honda Civic | 2008 Volvo C30 | |
Make | Honda | Volvo |
Model | Civic | C30 |
Year Released | 2002 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1999 cc | 2521 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 157 HP | 227 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 179 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 1500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 93.2 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 9.0:1 |
Top Speed | 210 km/hour | 240 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.8 seconds | 6.7 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1264 kg | 1661 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4260 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2650 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 6.1 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 10.1 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.5 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 60 L |