2011 Volvo XC60 vs. 2013 Honda Civic
To start off, 2013 Honda Civic is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 Volvo XC60. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Volvo XC60 would be higher. At 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Volvo XC60 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Volvo XC60 (300 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 162 more horse power than 2013 Honda Civic. (138 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Volvo XC60 should accelerate faster than 2013 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Volvo XC60 weights approximately 732 kg more than 2013 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 Volvo XC60 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2013 Honda Civic. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 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, 2011 Volvo XC60 (440 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 266 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Honda Civic. (174 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2011 Volvo XC60 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Honda Civic. 2011 Volvo XC60 has automatic transmission and 2013 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 2013 Honda Civic will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Volvo XC60 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2011 Volvo XC60 | 2013 Honda Civic | |
Make | Volvo | Honda |
Model | XC60 | Civic |
Year Released | 2011 | 2013 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3000 cc | 1798 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 300 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 440 Nm | 174 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | AWD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1934 kg | 1202 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4628 mm | 4556 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1752 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1712 mm | 1435 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2748 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.7 L/100km | 5.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 7.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 50 L |