2008 Honda Civic vs. 2007 Volvo S80
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 S80. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Volvo S80 would be higher. At 4,414 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Volvo S80 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Volvo S80 weights approximately 462 kg more than 2008 Honda Civic.
Because 2007 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, 2007 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, 2007 Volvo S80 (440 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 266 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Civic. (174 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2007 Volvo S80 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Civic. 2007 Volvo S80 has automatic transmission and 2008 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 2008 Honda Civic will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Volvo S80 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Honda Civic | 2007 Volvo S80 | |
Make | Honda | Volvo |
Model | Civic | S80 |
Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1799 cc | 4414 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 311 HP |
Torque | 174 Nm | 440 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3950 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 94 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 87.3 mm | 79.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1742 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4940 mm | 4860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2840 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9 L/100km | 11.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 70 L |