2007 Honda Civic vs. 2013 Volvo S60
To start off, 2013 Volvo S60 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Honda Civic would be higher. At 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Volvo S60 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Volvo S60 (296 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 186 more horse power than 2007 Honda Civic. (110 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Volvo S60 should accelerate faster than 2007 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Volvo S60 weights approximately 315 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 2013 Volvo S60 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Honda Civic. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Volvo S60 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, 2013 Volvo S60 (441 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 274 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Honda Civic. (167 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2013 Volvo S60 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Honda Civic | 2013 Volvo S60 | |
Make | Honda | Volvo |
Model | Civic | S60 |
Year Released | 2007 | 2013 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1339 cc | 3000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | W |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 6 valves |
Horse Power | 110 HP | 296 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 167 Nm | 441 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | CVT |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1418 kg | 1733 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4628 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 2097 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1484 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2776 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 4.8 L/100km | 7.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 5 L/100km | 11.3 L/100km |