2008 Volvo V70 vs. 2013 Honda Civic
To start off, 2013 Honda Civic is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Volvo V70. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Volvo V70 would be higher. At 2,435 cc (5 cylinders), 2008 Volvo V70 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 138 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Volvo V70 weights approximately 255 kg more than 2013 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, 2008 Volvo V70 (220 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Honda Civic. (174 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2008 Volvo V70 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Honda Civic. 2013 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 2008 Volvo V70 has manual transmission. 2008 Volvo V70 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2008 Volvo V70 | 2013 Honda Civic | |
Make | Volvo | Honda |
Model | V70 | Civic |
Year Released | 2008 | 2013 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2435 cc | 1798 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 220 Nm | 174 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83.1 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 87 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 10.6:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | 5-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1569 kg | 1314 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4458 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1752 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1397 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2620 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 50 L |