2007 Honda Civic vs. 2007 Volvo C30
To start off, both 2007 Honda Civic and 2007 Volvo C30 were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,435 cc (5 cylinders), 2007 Volvo C30 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Volvo C30 (168 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 2007 Honda Civic. (138 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Volvo C30 should accelerate faster than 2007 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Volvo C30 weights approximately 126 kg more than 2007 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Honda Civic is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Volvo C30. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Honda Civic 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, 2007 Volvo C30 (231 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Honda Civic. (174 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2007 Volvo C30 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Honda Civic | 2007 Volvo C30 | |
Make | Honda | Volvo |
Model | Civic | C30 |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1798 cc | 2435 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 168 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 174 Nm | 231 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 87.3 mm | 90 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1406 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2650 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 62 L |