Volvo 480 (1986 – 1995) vs Honda Civic Sedan (1987 – 1991): specs compared
The Volvo 480 is the more powerful of the two, with up to 120 hp against 110 hp. It has the higher top speed: 200 km/h against 185 km/h. The Honda Civic Sedan uses less fuel, from 6.9 L/100 km against 7.9 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 883 kg against 980 kg.
| Specification |
Volvo
480
1986 – 1995
|
Honda
Civic Sedan
1987 – 1991
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Sweden | Japan |
| Documented years | 1986 – 1995 | 1987 – 1991 |
| Body style | — | Sedan |
| Variants | 7 | 3 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | FWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 95 – 120 hp | 90 – 110 hp |
| Torque | 140 – 175 Nm | 112 – 134 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 9.0 – 10.5 s | 9.1 – 9.8 s |
| Top speed | 180 – 200 km/h | 170 – 185 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 7.9 – 8.5 L/100 km | 6.9 – 7.4 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,260 mm | 4,229 mm |
| Width | 1,710 mm | 1,689 mm |
| Height | 1,320 mm | 1,359 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,500 mm | 2,499 mm |
| Curb weight | 980 – 1,019 kg | 883 – 942 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.