2004 Honda Civic vs. 2009 Volvo XC70
To start off, 2009 Volvo XC70 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Honda Civic would be higher. At 2,953 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Volvo XC70 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Volvo XC70 (281 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 166 more horse power than 2004 Honda Civic. (115 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Volvo XC70 should accelerate faster than 2004 Honda Civic.
Because 2009 Volvo XC70 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Honda Civic. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Volvo XC70 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, 2009 Volvo XC70 (400 Nm) has 256 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Honda Civic. (144 Nm). This means 2009 Volvo XC70 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Honda Civic | 2009 Volvo XC70 | |
Make | Honda | Volvo |
Model | Civic | XC70 |
Year Released | 2004 | 2009 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1686 cc | 2953 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 115 HP | 281 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 144 Nm | 400 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 18.3:1 |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4850 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1610 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2820 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 6.2 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 8.1 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.1 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 70 L |