2005 Honda Civic vs. 2011 Volvo S60
To start off, 2011 Volvo S60 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Honda Civic would be higher. At 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Volvo S60 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Volvo S60 (300 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 201 more horse power than 2005 Honda Civic. (99 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Volvo S60 should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Volvo S60 weights approximately 551 kg more than 2005 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 Volvo S60 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Honda Civic. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Volvo S60 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, 2011 Volvo S60 (440 Nm) has 307 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Civic. (133 Nm). This means 2011 Volvo S60 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Honda Civic | 2011 Volvo S60 | |
Make | Honda | Volvo |
Model | Civic | S60 |
Year Released | 2005 | 2011 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1666 cc | 3000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 99 HP | 300 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 133 Nm | 440 Nm |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1218 kg | 1769 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4623 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1864 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1483 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2776 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 6.9 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 7.8 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 30 L | 67 L |