The Comparative Analysis :
Honda Civic Type R (09 - 10) vs. Volvo V40 D2 ECO Powershift (13 - 15)
€ 28,300

€ 27,300

€ 28,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,300
ⓘ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 D2 ECO.
Honda Civic Type R
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
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 D2 ECO
2950 lb
Curb Weight
3364 lb
3748 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4277 lb

Weight Difference:
414 lb
12.31 %

General
Honda Civic Type R
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
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 dual clutch transmission
Engine
Honda Civic Type R
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
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 V40 D2 ECO
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 V40 D2 ECO
Performance
Honda Civic Type R
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
146 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
6.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec

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

Volvo V40 D2 ECO
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14.9 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.77 lb/hp
Honda Civic Type R
14.9 lb/hp
29.77 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Honda Civic Type R
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
60 mpg
Honda Civic Type R
26 mpg
60 mpg
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
19 mpg
city
53 mpg
34 mpg
highway
65 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
341 mi
Range
828 mi
Honda Civic Type R
341 mi
828 mi
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
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).
80.3 kWh
Honda Civic Type R
172.4 kWh
80.3 kWh
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
346 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
164 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Honda Civic Type R
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
798 lb
Maximum Payload
913 lb
12.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft









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