2002 Honda Mobilio vs. 2006 Volvo S40
To start off, 2006 Volvo S40 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Honda Mobilio. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Honda Mobilio would be higher. At 1,596 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Volvo S40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Volvo S40 (100 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 2002 Honda Mobilio. (89 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Volvo S40 should accelerate faster than 2002 Honda Mobilio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Volvo S40 weights approximately 56 kg more than 2002 Honda Mobilio. 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, 2006 Volvo S40 (150 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Honda Mobilio. (131 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 2006 Volvo S40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Honda Mobilio.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Honda Mobilio | 2006 Volvo S40 | |
| Make | Honda | Volvo |
| Model | Mobilio | S40 |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1496 cc | 1596 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 131 Nm | 150 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1254 kg | 1310 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2650 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 55 L |
