2008 Honda Civic vs. 2008 Volvo S60
To start off, both 2008 Honda Civic and 2008 Volvo S60 were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,401 cc (5 cylinders), 2008 Volvo S60 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Volvo S60 (182 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2008 Honda Civic. (177 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Volvo S60 should accelerate faster than 2008 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Volvo S60 weights approximately 322 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, 2008 Volvo S60 (400 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 245 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Civic. (155 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2008 Volvo S60 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Civic. 2008 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 2008 Volvo S60 has manual transmission. 2008 Volvo S60 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:
| 2008 Honda Civic | 2008 Volvo S60 | |
| Make | Honda | Volvo |
| Model | Civic | S60 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1667 cc | 2401 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 155 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 94.4 mm | 93.2 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.9:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 1572 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4940 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9 L/100km | 6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 70 L |
