2005 Volvo S40 vs. 2013 Honda Civic
To start off, 2013 Honda Civic is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Volvo S40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Volvo S40 would be higher. At 2,520 cc (5 cylinders), 2005 Volvo S40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Volvo S40 (218 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 2013 Honda Civic. (138 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Volvo S40 should accelerate faster than 2013 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Volvo S40 weights approximately 198 kg more than 2013 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Volvo S40 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2013 Honda Civic. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Volvo S40 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, 2005 Volvo S40 (320 Nm) has 146 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Honda Civic. (174 Nm). This means 2005 Volvo S40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Volvo S40 | 2013 Honda Civic | |
Make | Volvo | Honda |
Model | S40 | Civic |
Year Released | 2005 | 2013 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2520 cc | 1798 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 218 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 320 Nm | 174 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.6:1 |
Drive Type | AWD | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1425 kg | 1227 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4556 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1752 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1435 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.7 L/100km | 5.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 7.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 57 L | 50 L |