The Comparative Analysis :
Honda Civic 1.8 Automatic (15 - 17) vs. Volvo C30 D5 Geartronic (09 - 10)
€ 25,800

€ 28,200

€ 25,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,200
ⓘ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 D5.
Honda Civic 1.8
Volvo C30 D5
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 D5
3056 lb
Curb Weight
3256 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4189 lb

Weight Difference:
201 lb
6.17 %

General
Honda Civic 1.8
Volvo C30 D5
FK..
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Honda Civic 1.8
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
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2.4 L / 117 cu in
140 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 4000 rpm
Honda Civic 1.8
140 hp
178 hp
Volvo C30 D5
128 lb‑ft
at 4300 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Honda Civic 1.8
128 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Volvo C30 D5
Performance
Honda Civic 1.8
Volvo C30 D5
130 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
11.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
512 ft
0.000 sec

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

Volvo C30 D5
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21.83 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.29 lb/hp
Honda Civic 1.8
21.83 lb/hp
18.29 lb/hp
Volvo C30 D5
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Honda Civic 1.8
Volvo C30 D5
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Honda Civic 1.8
37 mpg
34 mpg
Volvo C30 D5
27 mpg
city
25 mpg
47 mpg
highway
44 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
485 mi
Range
541 mi
Honda Civic 1.8
485 mi
541 mi
Volvo C30 D5
Environmental Impact
121.2 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).
141.9 kWh
Honda Civic 1.8
121.2 kWh
141.9 kWh
Volvo C30 D5
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
241 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
293 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Honda Civic 1.8
Volvo C30 D5
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
891 lb
Maximum Payload
933 lb
13.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft








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