2007 Honda Civic vs. 2007 Volvo V50
To start off, both 2007 Honda Civic and 2007 Volvo V50 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 V50 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Volvo V50 (169 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 2007 Honda Civic. (140 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Volvo V50 should accelerate faster than 2007 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Honda Civic weights approximately 93 kg more than 2007 Volvo V50.
Because 2007 Honda Civic is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Volvo V50. 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 V50 (231 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Honda Civic. (174 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2007 Volvo V50 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 V50 | |
Make | Honda | Volvo |
Model | Civic | V50 |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1799 cc | 2435 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 140 HP | 169 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 174 Nm | 231 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 16.7:1 | 10.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1518 kg | 1425 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4520 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1460 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1780 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2650 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 5.9 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 7.8 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.1 L/100km | 11 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 60 L |