The Comparative Analysis :
Honda Civic 1.4 i-SHIFT (09 - 11) vs. Volvo V40 D4 (14 - 15)
€ 20,100

€ 29,900

€ 20,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,900
ⓘ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 1.4 is 4.5 inches shorter, 0.7 inches narrower and 1.6 inches taller than the Volvo V40 D4.
Honda Civic 1.4
Volvo V40 D4
57.5
69.5
77.4
55.9
70.2
80.4
69.5 in
Width
70.2 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.4 in
57.5 in
Height
55.9 in
103.1
167.5
104.2
172
167.5 in
Length
172 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
104.2 in
Vehicle Weight
Honda Civic 1.4
Volvo V40 D4
2778 lb
Curb Weight
3479 lb
3726 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4420 lb

Weight Difference:
701 lb
20.15 %

General
Honda Civic 1.4
Volvo V40 D4
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 V40 D4
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Code
D4204T14
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.3 L / 64 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
99 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 4250 rpm
Honda Civic 1.4
99 hp
187 hp
Volvo V40 D4
94 lb‑ft
at 4800 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Honda Civic 1.4
94 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 D4
Performance
Honda Civic 1.4
Volvo V40 D4
110 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
15 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
682 ft
0.000 sec

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

Volvo V40 D4
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28.06 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.6 lb/hp
Honda Civic 1.4
28.06 lb/hp
18.6 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Honda Civic 1.4
Volvo V40 D4
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
62 mpg
Honda Civic 1.4
41 mpg
62 mpg
Volvo V40 D4
34 mpg
city
56 mpg
46 mpg
highway
65 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
545 mi
Range
1014 mi
Honda Civic 1.4
545 mi
1014 mi
Volvo V40 D4
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).
78.2 kWh
Honda Civic 1.4
108 kWh
78.2 kWh
Volvo V40 D4
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
212 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Honda Civic 1.4
Volvo V40 D4
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
948 lb
Maximum Payload
941 lb
12.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft









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