2006 Honda Civic vs. 2002 Volvo S80
To start off, 2006 Honda Civic is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Volvo S80. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Volvo S80 would be higher. At 2,520 cc (5 cylinders), 2002 Volvo S80 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Volvo S80 (197 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 2006 Honda Civic. (113 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Volvo S80 should accelerate faster than 2006 Honda Civic.
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, 2002 Volvo S80 (285 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 137 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda Civic. (148 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2002 Volvo S80 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Honda Civic. 2006 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 2002 Volvo S80 has manual transmission. 2002 Volvo S80 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Honda Civic | 2002 Volvo S80 | |
Make | Honda | Volvo |
Model | Civic | S80 |
Year Released | 2006 | 2002 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1802 cc | 2520 cc |
Horse Power | 113 HP | 197 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 148 Nm | 285 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4830 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 6 L/100km | 7.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 8.4 L/100km | 9.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 30 L | 80 L |