The Comparative Analysis :
Honda Civic 1.4 i-SHIFT (05 - 08) vs. Volvo C30 D2 (09 - 12)
€ 19,500

€ 23,000

€ 19,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Honda Civic 1.4 is 0.8 inches shorter, 0.7 inches narrower and 0.9 inches taller than the Volvo C30 D2.
Honda Civic 1.4
Volvo C30 D2
57.5
69.5
77.4
56.6
70.2
80.3
69.5 in
Width
70.2 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.3 in
57.5 in
Height
56.6 in
103.1
167.1
103.9
168
167.1 in
Length
168 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Honda Civic 1.4
Volvo C30 D2
2734 lb
Curb Weight
3188 lb
3638 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3924 lb

Weight Difference:
454 lb
14.24 %

General
Honda Civic 1.4
Volvo C30 D2
FN/FD/FG/FA/FK
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed automated manual transmission (AMT)
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Honda Civic 1.4
Volvo C30 D2
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
D4162T
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.3 L / 64 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
82 hp
at 5700 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 3600 rpm
Honda Civic 1.4
82 hp
113 hp
Volvo C30 D2
88 lb‑ft
at 2800 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Honda Civic 1.4
88 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
Volvo C30 D2
Performance
Honda Civic 1.4
Volvo C30 D2
106 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
16.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
735 ft
0.000 sec

Honda Civic 1.4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 D2
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33.34 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.21 lb/hp
Honda Civic 1.4
33.34 lb/hp
28.21 lb/hp
Volvo C30 D2
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Honda Civic 1.4
Volvo C30 D2
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
55 mpg
Honda Civic 1.4
40 mpg
55 mpg
Volvo C30 D2
31 mpg
city
44 mpg
47 mpg
highway
62 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
526 mi
Range
795 mi
Honda Civic 1.4
526 mi
795 mi
Volvo C30 D2
Environmental Impact
111.8 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).
88.5 kWh
Honda Civic 1.4
111.8 kWh
88.5 kWh
Volvo C30 D2
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Honda Civic 1.4
Volvo C30 D2
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
904 lb
Maximum Payload
736 lb
12.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft








38.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
26.1 cu ft