The Comparative Analysis :
Honda Civic 1.8 (05 - 08) vs. Volvo V40 D3 (15 - 16)
€ 20,900

€ 27,400

€ 20,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,400
ⓘ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 1.8 is 3.9 inches shorter, 0.1 inches wider and 1.6 inches taller than the Volvo V40 D3.
Honda Civic 1.8
Volvo V40 D3
57.5
70.3
78.1
55.9
70.2
80.4
70.3 in
Width
70.2 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.4 in
57.5 in
Height
55.9 in
103.1
168.1
104.2
172
168.1 in
Length
172 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
104.2 in
Vehicle Weight
Honda Civic 1.8
Volvo V40 D3
2791 lb
Curb Weight
3441 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4365 lb

Weight Difference:
650 lb
18.89 %

General
Honda Civic 1.8
Volvo V40 D3
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 manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Honda Civic 1.8
Volvo V40 D3
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
D5204T6
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
138 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3750 rpm
Honda Civic 1.8
138 hp
148 hp
Volvo V40 D3
128 lb‑ft
at 4300 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Honda Civic 1.8
128 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 D3
Performance
Honda Civic 1.8
Volvo V40 D3
127 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec

Honda Civic 1.8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 D3
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20.22 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.25 lb/hp
Honda Civic 1.8
20.22 lb/hp
23.25 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Honda Civic 1.8
Volvo V40 D3
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
62 mpg
Honda Civic 1.8
36 mpg
62 mpg
Volvo V40 D3
28 mpg
city
53 mpg
43 mpg
highway
67 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
471 mi
Range
1014 mi
Honda Civic 1.8
471 mi
1014 mi
Volvo V40 D3
Environmental Impact
125 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 1.8
125 kWh
78.2 kWh
Volvo V40 D3
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Honda Civic 1.8
Volvo V40 D3
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1067 lb
Maximum Payload
924 lb
12.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft









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