The Comparative Analysis :
Honda Civic Type R (09 - 10) vs. Volvo C30 D5 Geartronic (09 - 10)
€ 28,300
€ 28,200
€ 28,300
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
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. The Honda Civic Type R is just 0.2 inches longer, 0.1 inches wider and 0.1 inches lower than the Volvo C30 D5.
Honda Civic Type R
Volvo C30 D5
56.9
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
56.9 in
Height
57 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 D5
2950 lb
Curb Weight
3256 lb
3748 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4189 lb
Weight Difference:
306 lb
9.4 %
General
Honda Civic Type R
Volvo C30 D5
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
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Honda Civic Type R
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
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.4 L / 117 cu in
198 hp
at 7800 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 4000 rpm
Honda Civic Type R
198 hp
178 hp
Volvo C30 D5
142 lb‑ft
at 5600 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Honda Civic Type R
142 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Volvo C30 D5
Performance
Honda Civic Type R
Volvo C30 D5
146 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
6.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec
Honda Civic Type R
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 D5
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14.9 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.29 lb/hp
Honda Civic Type R
14.9 lb/hp
18.29 lb/hp
Volvo C30 D5
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Honda Civic Type R
Volvo C30 D5
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Honda Civic Type R
26 mpg
34 mpg
Volvo C30 D5
19 mpg
city
25 mpg
34 mpg
highway
44 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
341 mi
Range
541 mi
Honda Civic Type R
341 mi
541 mi
Volvo C30 D5
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).
141.9 kWh
Honda Civic Type R
172.4 kWh
141.9 kWh
Volvo C30 D5
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
346 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
293 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Honda Civic Type R
Volvo C30 D5
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
798 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
