2005 Volvo S80 vs. 2004 Honda Civic
To start off, 2005 Volvo S80 is newer by 1 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 2,442 cc (5 cylinders), 2005 Volvo S80 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Volvo S80 (200 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 92 more horse power than 2004 Honda Civic. (108 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Volvo S80 should accelerate faster than 2004 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Volvo S80 weights approximately 433 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, 2005 Volvo S80 (321 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 166 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Honda Civic. (155 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2005 Volvo S80 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Honda Civic. 2004 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 2005 Volvo S80 has manual transmission. 2005 Volvo S80 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Volvo S80 | 2004 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Volvo | Honda |
| Model | S80 | Civic |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2442 cc | 1668 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 321 Nm | 155 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 90 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 235 km/hour | 187 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.3 seconds | 10.4 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1625 kg | 1192 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.3 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 50 L |
