2005 Honda Civic vs. 2011 Volvo XC90
To start off, 2011 Volvo XC90 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 4,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Volvo XC90 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Volvo XC90 (311 HP @ 5850 RPM) has 196 more horse power than 2005 Honda Civic. (115 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Volvo XC90 should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Volvo XC90 weights approximately 1119 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 XC90 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Honda Civic. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Volvo XC90 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 XC90 (440 Nm) has 288 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Civic. (152 Nm). This means 2011 Volvo XC90 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 XC90 | |
| Make | Honda | Volvo |
| Model | Civic | XC90 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1672 cc | 4400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 311 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5850 RPM |
| Torque | 152 Nm | 440 Nm |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1075 kg | 2194 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4808 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1897 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1783 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 6.2 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 7.4 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 80 L |
