The Comparative Analysis :
Honda Civic 1.8 (15 - 17) vs. Volvo C30 T5 (09 - 12)
€ 24,500

€ 28,000

€ 24,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Honda Civic 1.8 is 4.1 inches longer, 0.5 inches narrower and 0.9 inches taller than the Volvo C30 T5.
Honda Civic 1.8
Volvo C30 T5
57.9
69.7
77.6
57
70.2
80.3
69.7 in
Width
70.2 in
77.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.3 in
57.9 in
Height
57 in
102.2
172
103.9
168
172 in
Length
168 in
102.2 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Honda Civic 1.8
Volvo C30 T5
2945 lb
Curb Weight
3325 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4101 lb

Weight Difference:
379 lb
11.4 %

General
Honda Civic 1.8
Volvo C30 T5
FK..
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Honda Civic 1.8
Volvo C30 T5
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-five gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
B5254T7
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
140 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
227 hp
at 5000 rpm
Honda Civic 1.8
140 hp
227 hp
Volvo C30 T5
128 lb‑ft
at 4300 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Honda Civic 1.8
128 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Volvo C30 T5
Performance
Honda Civic 1.8
Volvo C30 T5
134 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec

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

Volvo C30 T5
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21.04 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.65 lb/hp
Honda Civic 1.8
21.04 lb/hp
14.65 lb/hp
Volvo C30 T5
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Honda Civic 1.8
Volvo C30 T5
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
27 mpg
Honda Civic 1.8
39 mpg
27 mpg
Volvo C30 T5
31 mpg
city
19 mpg
45 mpg
highway
37 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
510 mi
Range
443 mi
Honda Civic 1.8
510 mi
443 mi
Volvo C30 T5
Environmental Impact
115.6 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).
164.8 kWh
Honda Civic 1.8
115.6 kWh
164.8 kWh
Volvo C30 T5
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
327 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Honda Civic 1.8
Volvo C30 T5
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
913 lb
Maximum Payload
776 lb
13.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft








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