2007 Volvo S40 vs. 2008 Honda Civic
To start off, 2008 Honda Civic is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Volvo S40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Volvo S40 would be higher. At 2,521 cc (5 cylinders), 2007 Volvo S40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Volvo S40 (217 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 2008 Honda Civic. (138 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Volvo S40 should accelerate faster than 2008 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Volvo S40 weights approximately 154 kg more than 2008 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 S40 (320 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 146 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Civic. (174 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2007 Volvo S40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Civic. 2008 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 2007 Volvo S40 has manual transmission. 2007 Volvo S40 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Volvo S40 | 2008 Honda Civic | |
Make | Volvo | Honda |
Model | S40 | Civic |
Year Released | 2007 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2521 cc | 1799 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 217 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 320 Nm | 174 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 87.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 240 km/hour | 205 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.8 seconds | 9.2 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1419 kg | 1265 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4490 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 8 L/100km | 6.9 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 11.4 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.9 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 50 L |