2004 Honda Civic vs. 2013 Volvo XC90
To start off, 2013 Volvo XC90 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 3,200 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Volvo XC90 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Volvo XC90 (237 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 110 more horse power than 2004 Honda Civic. (127 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Volvo XC90 should accelerate faster than 2004 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Volvo XC90 weights approximately 950 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 XC90 (320 Nm) has 167 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Honda Civic. (153 Nm). This means 2013 Volvo XC90 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Honda Civic | 2013 Volvo XC90 | |
| Make | Honda | Volvo |
| Model | Civic | XC90 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1668 cc | 3200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 6 valves |
| Horse Power | 127 HP | 237 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 153 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 96 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1210 kg | 2160 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4807 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1936 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1784 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2857 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 6.4 L/100km | 8.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 7.4 L/100km | 13.2 L/100km |
