2008 Honda Civic vs. 2005 Volvo S80
To start off, 2008 Honda Civic is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Volvo S80. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Volvo S80 would be higher. At 2,435 cc (5 cylinders), 2005 Volvo S80 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Volvo S80 weights approximately 515 kg more than 2008 Honda Civic.
Because 2005 Volvo S80 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Honda Civic. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Volvo S80 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, 2005 Volvo S80 (320 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 146 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Civic. (174 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2005 Volvo S80 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Honda Civic | 2005 Volvo S80 | |
| Make | Honda | Volvo |
| Model | Civic | S80 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1799 cc | 2435 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 207 HP |
| Torque | 174 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 83.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 87.3 mm | 93.2 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 1695 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2800 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 80 L |
