2006 Honda Civic vs. 2010 Volvo S80
To start off, 2010 Volvo S80 is newer by 4 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 4,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Volvo S80 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Volvo S80 (311 HP @ 5950 RPM) has 171 more horse power than 2006 Honda Civic. (140 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Volvo S80 should accelerate faster than 2006 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Honda Civic weights approximately 111 kg more than 2010 Volvo S80.
Because 2010 Volvo S80 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Honda Civic. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Volvo S80 will offer significantly more control. 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, 2010 Volvo S80 (440 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 266 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda Civic. (174 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2010 Volvo S80 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Honda Civic | 2010 Volvo S80 | |
| Make | Honda | Volvo |
| Model | Civic | S80 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1803 cc | 4400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 140 HP | 311 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5950 RPM |
| Torque | 174 Nm | 440 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 3950 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 1879 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4851 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1862 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1494 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2835 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 5.9 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 7.8 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 70 L |
