2008 Honda Civic vs. 2009 Volvo S40
To start off, 2009 Volvo S40 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Honda Civic would be higher. At 1,799 cc, 2008 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine.
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, 2009 Volvo S40 (241 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Civic. (174 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2009 Volvo S40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Civic. 2009 Volvo S40 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. 2009 Volvo S40 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Honda Civic | 2009 Volvo S40 | |
Make | Honda | Volvo |
Model | Civic | S40 |
Year Released | 2008 | 2009 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1799 cc | 1560 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 108 HP |
Torque | 174 Nm | 241 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 1500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4940 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2650 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 70 L |