2006 Honda Civic vs. 2011 Volvo XC70
To start off, 2011 Volvo XC70 is newer by 5 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 2,000 cc (5 cylinders), 2011 Volvo XC70 is equipped with a bigger engine.
Because 2011 Volvo XC70 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, 2011 Volvo XC70 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, 2011 Volvo XC70 (400 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 233 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda Civic. (167 Nm @ 1000 RPM). This means 2011 Volvo XC70 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Honda Civic | 2011 Volvo XC70 | |
Make | Honda | Volvo |
Model | Civic | XC70 |
Year Released | 2006 | 2011 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1339 cc | 2000 cc |
Horse Power | 111 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 167 Nm | 400 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1000 RPM | 1400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4838 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1862 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1604 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2815 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 73 L | 70 L |