2010 Volvo XC70 vs. 2011 Honda Civic
To start off, 2011 Honda Civic is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Volvo XC70. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Volvo XC70 would be higher. At 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Volvo XC70 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Volvo XC70 (281 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 182 more horse power than 2011 Honda Civic. (99 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Volvo XC70 should accelerate faster than 2011 Honda Civic.
Because 2010 Volvo XC70 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Honda Civic. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Volvo XC70 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 XC70 (400 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 273 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Honda Civic. (127 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2010 Volvo XC70 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Honda Civic. 2010 Volvo XC70 has automatic transmission and 2011 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 2011 Honda Civic will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Volvo XC70 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Volvo XC70 | 2011 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Volvo | Honda |
| Model | XC70 | Civic |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2011 |
| Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3000 cc | 1339 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 281 HP | 99 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 127 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | AWD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Width | 1862 mm | 1785 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1603 mm | 1460 mm |
