2006 Honda Civic vs. 2008 Volvo S60
To start off, 2008 Volvo S60 is newer by 2 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 1,999 cc, 2006 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Volvo S60 weights approximately 135 kg more 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, 2008 Volvo S60 (240 Nm @ 1850 RPM) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda Civic. (188 Nm @ 6100 RPM). This means 2008 Volvo S60 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Honda Civic. 2008 Volvo S60 has automatic transmission and 2006 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 2006 Honda Civic will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Volvo S60 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Honda Civic | 2008 Volvo S60 | |
Make | Honda | Volvo |
Model | Civic | S60 |
Year Released | 2006 | 2008 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1999 cc | 1982 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 198 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 188 Nm | 240 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6100 RPM | 1850 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1305 kg | 1440 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4250 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.4 L/100km | 9.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 70 L |