The Comparative Analysis :
Honda Civic 1.8 Automatic (09 - 11) vs. Volvo C30 2.4i Geartronic (09 - 10)
€ 22,100
€ 25,700
€ 22,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,700
ⓘ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 1.8 is just 0.4 inches shorter, 0.7 inches narrower and 0.5 inches taller than the Volvo C30 2.4i.
Honda Civic 1.8
Volvo C30 2.4i
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 1.8
Volvo C30 2.4i
2919 lb
Curb Weight
3150 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4057 lb
Weight Difference:
231 lb
7.33 %
General
Honda Civic 1.8
Volvo C30 2.4i
FN/FD/FG/FA/FK
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Honda Civic 1.8
Volvo C30 2.4i
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-five gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
B5244S4
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2.4 L / 117 cu in
138 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 6000 rpm
Honda Civic 1.8
138 hp
168 hp
Volvo C30 2.4i
128 lb‑ft
at 4300 rpm
Max. Torque
170 lb‑ft
at 4400 rpm
Honda Civic 1.8
128 lb‑ft
170 lb‑ft
Volvo C30 2.4i
Performance
Honda Civic 1.8
Volvo C30 2.4i
122 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
11 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec
Honda Civic 1.8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 2.4i
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21.15 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.75 lb/hp
Honda Civic 1.8
21.15 lb/hp
18.75 lb/hp
Volvo C30 2.4i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Honda Civic 1.8
Volvo C30 2.4i
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Honda Civic 1.8
33 mpg
26 mpg
Volvo C30 2.4i
24 mpg
city
18 mpg
42 mpg
highway
36 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
437 mi
Range
428 mi
Honda Civic 1.8
437 mi
428 mi
Volvo C30 2.4i
Environmental Impact
134.5 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).
170.4 kWh
Honda Civic 1.8
134.5 kWh
170.4 kWh
Volvo C30 2.4i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
266 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
344 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Honda Civic 1.8
Volvo C30 2.4i
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1049 lb
Maximum Payload
906 lb
12.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft








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
















