2008 Honda Civic vs. 2013 Volvo C30
To start off, 2013 Volvo C30 is newer by 5 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 2,500 cc (5 cylinders), 2013 Volvo C30 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Volvo C30 weights approximately 277 kg more than 2008 Honda Civic.
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, 2013 Volvo C30 (320 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 146 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Civic. (174 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2013 Volvo C30 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Civic. 2008 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 2013 Volvo C30 has manual transmission. 2013 Volvo C30 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 | 2013 Volvo C30 | |
Make | Honda | Volvo |
Model | Civic | C30 |
Year Released | 2008 | 2013 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1799 cc | 2500 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 5 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 224 HP |
Torque | 174 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 87.3 mm | 93 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 1457 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4266 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1447 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2640 mm |