2007 Volvo S60 vs. 2005 Honda Civic
To start off, 2007 Volvo S60 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Honda Civic would be higher. At 2,400 cc (5 cylinders), 2007 Volvo S60 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Volvo S60 (256 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 152 more horse power than 2005 Honda Civic. (104 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Volvo S60 should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Volvo S60 weights approximately 702 kg more than 2005 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 S60 (350 Nm @ 2100 RPM) has 197 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Civic. (153 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2007 Volvo S60 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Civic. 2005 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 2007 Volvo S60 has manual transmission. 2007 Volvo S60 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Volvo S60 | 2005 Honda Civic | |
Make | Volvo | Honda |
Model | S60 | Civic |
Year Released | 2007 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2400 cc | 1588 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 256 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 350 Nm | 153 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2100 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 9.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 185 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.5 seconds | 10.3 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1542 kg | 840 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.3 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 50 L |