2006 Honda Civic vs. 2006 Volvo S40
To start off, both 2006 Honda Civic and 2006 Volvo S40 were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,948 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Volvo S40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Honda Civic (140 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 2006 Volvo S40. (134 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2006 Volvo S40.
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, 2006 Volvo S40 (190 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda Civic. (175 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2006 Volvo S40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Honda Civic. 2006 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 2006 Volvo S40 has manual transmission. 2006 Volvo S40 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 | 2006 Volvo S40 | |
Make | Honda | Volvo |
Model | Civic | S40 |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1803 cc | 1948 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 140 HP | 134 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 175 Nm | 190 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4520 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2570 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.9 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 60 L |