The Comparative Analysis :
Honda Civic Type R (09 - 10) vs. Volvo C30 D2 (09 - 12)
€ 28,300

€ 23,000

€ 28,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Honda Civic Type R is a bit bigger in every dimension. It's 0.2 inches longer, 0.1 inches wider and 0.3 inches taller than the Volvo C30 D2.
Honda Civic Type R
Volvo C30 D2
56.9
70.3
78.1
56.6
70.2
80.3
70.3 in
Width
70.2 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.3 in
56.9 in
Height
56.6 in
103.1
168.1
103.9
168
168.1 in
Length
168 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Honda Civic Type R
Volvo C30 D2
2950 lb
Curb Weight
3188 lb
3748 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3924 lb

Weight Difference:
238 lb
7.47 %

General
Honda Civic Type R
Volvo C30 D2
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 C30 D2
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
D4162T
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
198 hp
at 7800 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 3600 rpm
Honda Civic Type R
198 hp
113 hp
Volvo C30 D2
142 lb‑ft
at 5600 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Honda Civic Type R
142 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
Volvo C30 D2
Performance
Honda Civic Type R
Volvo C30 D2
146 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
6.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec

Honda Civic Type R
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 D2
▶ REPLAY
14.9 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.21 lb/hp
Honda Civic Type R
14.9 lb/hp
28.21 lb/hp
Volvo C30 D2
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Honda Civic Type R
Volvo C30 D2
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
55 mpg
Honda Civic Type R
26 mpg
55 mpg
Volvo C30 D2
19 mpg
city
44 mpg
34 mpg
highway
62 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
341 mi
Range
795 mi
Honda Civic Type R
341 mi
795 mi
Volvo C30 D2
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 C30 D2
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
346 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Honda Civic Type R
Volvo C30 D2
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
798 lb
Maximum Payload
736 lb
12.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft








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