2007 Volvo S80 vs. 2006 Honda Civic
To start off, 2007 Volvo S80 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Honda Civic would be higher. At 2,401 cc (5 cylinders), 2007 Volvo S80 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Honda Civic (138 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2007 Volvo S80. (128 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2007 Volvo S80. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Volvo S80 weights approximately 351 kg more than 2006 Honda Civic.
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 S80 (280 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 105 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda Civic. (175 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2007 Volvo S80 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Honda Civic. 2006 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 2007 Volvo S80 has manual transmission. 2007 Volvo S80 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Volvo S80 | 2006 Honda Civic | |
Make | Volvo | Honda |
Model | S80 | Civic |
Year Released | 2007 | 2006 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2401 cc | 1798 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 128 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 280 Nm | 175 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 93.2 mm | 87.3 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 200 km/hour | 207 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.2 seconds | 8.6 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 | 1616 kg | 1265 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4260 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2640 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.5 L/100km | 6.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 50 L |