The Comparative Analysis :
Honda Civic 1.4 i-SHIFT (09 - 11) vs. Volvo C30 D5 (09 - 10)
€ 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 0.4 inches shorter, 0.7 inches narrower and 0.5 inches taller than the Volvo C30 D5.
Honda Civic 1.4
Volvo C30 D5
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
168
167.5 in
Length
168 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Honda Civic 1.4
Volvo C30 D5
2778 lb
Curb Weight
3221 lb
3726 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4189 lb

Weight Difference:
443 lb
13.75 %

General
Honda Civic 1.4
Volvo C30 D5
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 D5
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Code
D5244T8
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
1.3 L / 64 cu in
Displacement
2.4 L / 117 cu in
99 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 4000 rpm
Honda Civic 1.4
99 hp
178 hp
Volvo C30 D5
94 lb‑ft
at 4800 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Honda Civic 1.4
94 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Volvo C30 D5
Performance
Honda Civic 1.4
Volvo C30 D5
110 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
15 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
682 ft
0.000 sec

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

Volvo C30 D5
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28.06 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.1 lb/hp
Honda Civic 1.4
28.06 lb/hp
18.1 lb/hp
Volvo C30 D5
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Honda Civic 1.4
Volvo C30 D5
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
38 mpg
Honda Civic 1.4
41 mpg
38 mpg
Volvo C30 D5
34 mpg
city
28 mpg
46 mpg
highway
47 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
545 mi
Range
601 mi
Honda Civic 1.4
545 mi
601 mi
Volvo C30 D5
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).
127.6 kWh
Honda Civic 1.4
108 kWh
127.6 kWh
Volvo C30 D5
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
212 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
264 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Honda Civic 1.4
Volvo C30 D5
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
948 lb
Maximum Payload
968 lb
12.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft








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