2004 Honda Civic vs. 2013 Volvo C30
To start off, 2013 Volvo C30 is newer by 9 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 2,500 cc (5 cylinders), 2013 Volvo C30 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Volvo C30 (224 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 106 more horse power than 2004 Honda Civic. (118 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Volvo C30 should accelerate faster than 2004 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Volvo C30 weights approximately 303 kg more than 2004 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, 2013 Volvo C30 (320 Nm) has 171 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Honda Civic. (149 Nm). This means 2013 Volvo C30 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Honda Civic. 2004 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 2013 Volvo C30 has manual transmission. 2013 Volvo C30 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2004 Honda Civic | 2013 Volvo C30 | |
Make | Honda | Volvo |
Model | Civic | C30 |
Year Released | 2004 | 2013 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1668 cc | 2500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 5 valves |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 224 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 149 Nm | 320 Nm |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1154 kg | 1457 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4266 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 2039 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1447 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2640 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 6.2 L/100km | 6.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 8.1 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |