2012 Volvo XC70 vs. 2003 Honda Civic
To start off, 2012 Volvo XC70 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Honda Civic would be higher. At 3,200 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Volvo XC70 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Volvo XC70 (240 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 132 more horse power than 2003 Honda Civic. (108 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Volvo XC70 should accelerate faster than 2003 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Volvo XC70 weights approximately 791 kg more than 2003 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2012 Volvo XC70 (320 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 185 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Honda Civic. (135 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2012 Volvo XC70 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Volvo XC70 | 2003 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Volvo | Honda |
| Model | XC70 | Civic |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2003 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3200 cc | 1590 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed shiftable automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1881 kg | 1090 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4838 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1862 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1604 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2815 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 50 L |
