The Comparative Analysis :
Honda Civic Type R (07 - 08) vs. Volvo V40 T5 Geartronic (12 - 14)
€ 26,900
€ 33,000
€ 26,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,000
ⓘ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 T5.
Honda Civic Type R
Volvo V40 T5
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 T5
2950 lb
Curb Weight
3461 lb
3748 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4431 lb
Weight Difference:
511 lb
14.76 %
General
Honda Civic Type R
Volvo V40 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 manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Honda Civic Type R
Volvo V40 T5
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-five gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
B5254T12
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
198 hp
at 7800 rpm
Power
251 hp
at 5400 rpm
Honda Civic Type R
198 hp
251 hp
Volvo V40 T5
142 lb‑ft
at 5600 rpm
Max. Torque
266 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Honda Civic Type R
142 lb‑ft
266 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 T5
Performance
Honda Civic Type R
Volvo V40 T5
146 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec
Honda Civic Type R
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 T5
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14.9 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.79 lb/hp
Honda Civic Type R
14.9 lb/hp
13.79 lb/hp
Volvo V40 T5
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Honda Civic Type R
Volvo V40 T5
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
30 mpg
Honda Civic Type R
26 mpg
30 mpg
Volvo V40 T5
19 mpg
city
21 mpg
34 mpg
highway
39 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
341 mi
Range
488 mi
Honda Civic Type R
341 mi
488 mi
Volvo V40 T5
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).
149.7 kWh
Honda Civic Type R
172.4 kWh
149.7 kWh
Volvo V40 T5
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
346 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
298 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Honda Civic Type R
Volvo V40 T5
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
798 lb
Maximum Payload
970 lb
12.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
38.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft
