The Comparative Analysis :
Honda Civic 1.8 i-SHIFT (05 - 08) vs. Volvo C30 T5 Geartronic (06 - 07)
€ 22,000

€ 31,000

€ 22,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Honda Civic 1.8 is a bit bigger in every dimension. It's 0.7 inches longer, 0.1 inches wider and 0.5 inches taller than the Volvo C30 T5.
Honda Civic 1.8
Volvo C30 T5
57.5
70.3
78.1
57
70.2
80.3
70.3 in
Width
70.2 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.3 in
57.5 in
Height
57 in
103.1
168.1
103.9
167.4
168.1 in
Length
167.4 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Honda Civic 1.8
Volvo C30 T5
2791 lb
Curb Weight
3168 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4101 lb

Weight Difference:
377 lb
11.9 %

General
Honda Civic 1.8
Volvo C30 T5
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

6-speed automated manual transmission (AMT)
Transmission
5-speed automatic 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
B5254T3
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
138 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
217 hp
at 5000 rpm
Honda Civic 1.8
138 hp
217 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
127 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec

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

Volvo C30 T5
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20.22 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.6 lb/hp
Honda Civic 1.8
20.22 lb/hp
14.6 lb/hp
Volvo C30 T5
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Honda Civic 1.8
Volvo C30 T5
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
25 mpg
Honda Civic 1.8
36 mpg
25 mpg
Volvo C30 T5
28 mpg
city
17 mpg
44 mpg
highway
35 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
478 mi
Range
410 mi
Honda Civic 1.8
478 mi
410 mi
Volvo C30 T5
Environmental Impact
123.1 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).
178.2 kWh
Honda Civic 1.8
123.1 kWh
178.2 kWh
Volvo C30 T5
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Honda Civic 1.8
Volvo C30 T5
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1067 lb
Maximum Payload
933 lb
12.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft








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