The Comparative Analysis :
Honda Civic Type R (07 - 08) vs. Volvo V40 D3 (12 - 15)
€ 26,900
€ 27,000
€ 26,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,000
ⓘ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 Type R is 3.9 inches shorter, 0.1 inches wider and an inch taller than the Volvo V40 D3.
Honda Civic Type R
Volvo V40 D3
56.9
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
56.9 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 Type R
Volvo V40 D3
2950 lb
Curb Weight
3459 lb
3748 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4453 lb
Weight Difference:
509 lb
14.72 %
General
Honda Civic Type R
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 Type R
Volvo V40 D3
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
D5204T6
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
198 hp
at 7800 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Honda Civic Type R
198 hp
148 hp
Volvo V40 D3
142 lb‑ft
at 5600 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Honda Civic Type R
142 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 D3
Performance
Honda Civic Type R
Volvo V40 D3
146 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
6.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec
Honda Civic Type R
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 D3
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14.9 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.37 lb/hp
Honda Civic Type R
14.9 lb/hp
23.37 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Honda Civic Type R
Volvo V40 D3
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
55 mpg
Honda Civic Type R
26 mpg
55 mpg
Volvo V40 D3
19 mpg
city
44 mpg
34 mpg
highway
62 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
341 mi
Range
867 mi
Honda Civic Type R
341 mi
867 mi
Volvo V40 D3
Environmental Impact
172.4 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).
88.5 kWh
Honda Civic Type R
172.4 kWh
88.5 kWh
Volvo V40 D3
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
346 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Honda Civic Type R
Volvo V40 D3
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
798 lb
Maximum Payload
994 lb
12.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
38.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft
