2006 Honda Civic vs. 2007 Volvo C70

To start off, 2007 Volvo C70 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Honda Civic would be higher. At 2,521 cc (5 cylinders), 2007 Volvo C70 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Volvo C70 (218 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 105 more horse power than 2006 Honda Civic. (113 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Volvo C70 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, 2007 Volvo C70 (321 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 173 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda Civic. (148 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2007 Volvo C70 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Honda Civic. 2006 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 2007 Volvo C70 has manual transmission. 2007 Volvo C70 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 2007 Volvo C70
Make Honda Volvo
Model Civic C70
Year Released 2006 2007
Body Type Coupe Coupe
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1802 cc 2521 cc
Horse Power 113 HP 218 HP
Engine RPM 6300 RPM 5000 RPM
Torque 148 Nm 321 Nm
Torque RPM 4300 RPM 1500 RPM
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 4 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Length 4490 mm 4590 mm
Vehicle Width 1760 mm 1840 mm
Vehicle Height 1440 mm 1410 mm
Wheelbase Size 2710 mm 2650 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 30 L 62 L


 

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