The Comparative Analysis :
Honda Civic 1.4 i-SHIFT (09 - 11) vs. Volvo C30 2.0D Powershift Geartronic (08 - 09)
€ 20,100

€ 26,500

€ 20,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. The Honda Civic 1.4 is just 0.1 inches longer, 0.7 inches narrower and 0.5 inches taller than the Volvo C30 2.0D.
Honda Civic 1.4
Volvo C30 2.0D
57.5
69.5
77.4
57
70.2
80.3
69.5 in
Width
70.2 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.3 in
57.5 in
Height
57 in
103.1
167.5
103.9
167.4
167.5 in
Length
167.4 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Honda Civic 1.4
Volvo C30 2.0D
2778 lb
Curb Weight
3168 lb
3726 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4057 lb

Weight Difference:
390 lb
12.31 %

General
Honda Civic 1.4
Volvo C30 2.0D
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 dual clutch transmission
Engine
Honda Civic 1.4
Volvo C30 2.0D
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
D4204T
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.3 L / 64 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
99 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 4000 rpm
Honda Civic 1.4
99 hp
134 hp
Volvo C30 2.0D
94 lb‑ft
at 4800 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Honda Civic 1.4
94 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Volvo C30 2.0D
Performance
Honda Civic 1.4
Volvo C30 2.0D
110 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
15 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
682 ft
0.000 sec

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

Volvo C30 2.0D
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28.06 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.64 lb/hp
Honda Civic 1.4
28.06 lb/hp
23.64 lb/hp
Volvo C30 2.0D
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Honda Civic 1.4
Volvo C30 2.0D
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Honda Civic 1.4
41 mpg
40 mpg
Volvo C30 2.0D
34 mpg
city
31 mpg
46 mpg
highway
48 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
545 mi
Range
547 mi
Honda Civic 1.4
545 mi
547 mi
Volvo C30 2.0D
Environmental Impact
108 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).
121.3 kWh
Honda Civic 1.4
108 kWh
121.3 kWh
Volvo C30 2.0D
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
212 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Honda Civic 1.4
Volvo C30 2.0D
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
948 lb
Maximum Payload
888 lb
12.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft








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