Volvo S60 2013 vs Honda Civic 2012
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 1.8 Petrol | |
| Diesel (Volvo S60) engines typically outperform gasoline engines in terms of fuel efficiency and low-end torque. This makes them more economical and better suited for towing or long-distance travel. However, gasoline (Honda Civic) engines mostly are lighter, quieter, and offer better acceleration and responsiveness, especially in smaller vehicles. For more information, see the article "Diesel or Petrol: Fuel Economy and Key Differences." | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 163 HP | 140 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 175 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.2 seconds | 10.7 seconds | |
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Volvo S60 is more dynamic to drive. Volvo S60 engine produces 23 HP more power than Honda Civic, whereas torque is 225 NM more than Honda Civic. Thanks to more power Volvo S60 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.8 | 6.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.2 l/100km | 7.3 l/100km | |
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The Volvo S60 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volvo S60 consumes 1.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Honda Civic, which means that by driving the Volvo S60 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 285 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volvo S60 consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Honda Civic. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 67 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1390 km in combined cycle | 740 km in combined cycle | |
| 1630 km on highway | 980 km on highway | ||
| 930 km with real consumption | 680 km with real consumption | ||
| Volvo S60 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Honda Civic 2012 1.8 engine: The engine is demanding on the quality of petrol and oil used. Use of poor quality fuel can lead to repairs of the lambda sensor and catalytic converter. The chain tensioner and the engine cushions have a ... More about Honda Civic 2012 1.8 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.63 m | 4.55 m | |
| Width: | 1.87 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.44 m | |
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Volvo S60 is larger. Volvo S60 is 9 cm longer than the Honda Civic, 11 cm wider, while the height of Volvo S60 is 5 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 380 litres | 440 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1749 litres | no data | |
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Honda Civic has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Volvo S60 has 60 litres less trunk space than the Honda Civic. This could mean that the Volvo S60 uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.3 meters | 11.56 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volvo S60 is 0.26 metres less than that of the Honda Civic. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`110 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | below average | |
| Volvo S60 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Honda Civic has serious deffects in 30 percent more cases than Volvo S60, so Volvo S60 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 9400 | 6600 | |
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