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 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Volvo XC70 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Volvo XC70 (300 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 161 more horse power than 2006 Honda Civic. (139 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Volvo XC70 should accelerate faster than 2006 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Honda Civic weights approximately 49 kg more than 2011 Volvo XC70.
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 (440 Nm @ 2100 RPM) has 266 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda Civic. (174 Nm @ 4200 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 | 1799 cc | 3000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 139 HP | 300 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 174 Nm | 440 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2100 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 1941 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4839 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1603 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2814 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 70 L |