The Comparative Analysis :
Honda Civic 1.3 i-DSi i-VTEC IMA (06 - 10) vs. Volvo S40 DRIVe (10 - 12)
€ 23,800

€ 24,800

€ 23,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Honda Civic 1.3 i-DSi i-VTEC IMA is 2.7 inches longer, 0.8 inches narrower and 0.9 inches lower than the Volvo S40 DRIVe.
Honda Civic 1.3 i-DSi i-VTEC IMA
Volvo S40 DRIVe
56.3
68.9
79.1
57.2
69.7
79.6
68.9 in
Width
69.7 in
79.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
56.3 in
Height
57.2 in
106.3
178.9
103.9
176.2
178.9 in
Length
176.2 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Honda Civic 1.3 i-DSi i-VTEC IMA
Volvo S40 DRIVe
3016 lb
Curb Weight
3005 lb
3792 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4145 lb

Weight Difference:
11 lb
0.36 %

General
Honda Civic 1.3 i-DSi i-VTEC IMA
Volvo S40 DRIVe
FD3
Generation
M
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Honda Civic 1.3 i-DSi i-VTEC IMA
Volvo S40 DRIVe
4-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
D4162T
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.3 L / 64 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
108 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 3600 rpm
Honda Civic 1.3 i-DSi i-VTEC IMA
108 hp
113 hp
Volvo S40 DRIVe
91 lb‑ft
at 4600 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Honda Civic 1.3 i-DSi i-VTEC IMA
91 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
Volvo S40 DRIVe
Performance
Honda Civic 1.3 i-DSi i-VTEC IMA
Volvo S40 DRIVe
115 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
12.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
551 ft
0.000 sec

Honda Civic 1.3 i-DSi i-VTEC IMA
62 mph
62
mph
mph
518 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo S40 DRIVe
▶ REPLAY
27.93 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.59 lb/hp
Honda Civic 1.3 i-DSi i-VTEC IMA
27.93 lb/hp
26.59 lb/hp
Volvo S40 DRIVe
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Honda Civic 1.3 i-DSi i-VTEC IMA
Volvo S40 DRIVe
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
62 mpg
Honda Civic 1.3 i-DSi i-VTEC IMA
51 mpg
62 mpg
Volvo S40 DRIVe
45 mpg
city
55 mpg
55 mpg
highway
67 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
675 mi
Range
899 mi
Honda Civic 1.3 i-DSi i-VTEC IMA
675 mi
899 mi
Volvo S40 DRIVe
Environmental Impact
87.2 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
78.2 kWh
Honda Civic 1.3 i-DSi i-VTEC IMA
87.2 kWh
78.2 kWh
Volvo S40 DRIVe
Euro 4, 5L
Emission Standard
Euro 5
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Honda Civic 1.3 i-DSi i-VTEC IMA
Volvo S40 DRIVe
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
776 lb
Maximum Payload
1140 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.4 cu ft








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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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