2007 Honda Civic vs. 2007 Volvo XC70
To start off, both 2007 Honda Civic and 2007 Volvo XC70 were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,501 cc (5 cylinders), 2007 Volvo XC70 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Volvo XC70 (208 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 2007 Honda Civic. (140 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Volvo XC70 should accelerate faster than 2007 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Volvo XC70 weights approximately 427 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.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 XC70 (320 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 146 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Honda Civic. (174 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2007 Volvo XC70 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Honda Civic. 2007 Volvo XC70 has automatic transmission and 2007 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 2007 Honda Civic will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Volvo XC70 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Honda Civic | 2007 Volvo XC70 | |
| Make | Honda | Volvo |
| Model | Civic | XC70 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1797 cc | 2501 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 140 HP | 208 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 174 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1240 kg | 1667 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2770 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 70 L |
