2008 Honda Civic vs. 2010 Volvo XC60
To start off, 2010 Volvo XC60 is newer by 2 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 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Volvo XC60 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Volvo XC60 weights approximately 713 kg more than 2008 Honda Civic.
Because 2010 Volvo XC60 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Honda Civic. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Volvo XC60 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, 2010 Volvo XC60 (400 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 226 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Civic. (174 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2010 Volvo XC60 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Honda Civic | 2010 Volvo XC60 | |
| Make | Honda | Volvo |
| Model | Civic | XC60 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1799 cc | 3000 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 281 HP |
| Torque | 174 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 1893 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4628 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1712 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2774 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 70 L |
