The Comparative Analysis :
Honda Civic Type R (15 - 17) vs. Volvo C30 T5 (07 - 09)
€ 35,400

€ 29,400

€ 35,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Honda Civic Type R is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 5.4 inches longer, 3.8 inches wider and 0.7 inches taller than the Volvo C30 T5.
Honda Civic Type R
Volvo C30 T5
57.7
73.9
81.8
57
70.2
80.3
73.9 in
Width
70.2 in
81.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.3 in
57.7 in
Height
57 in
102.1
172.8
103.9
167.4
172.8 in
Length
167.4 in
102.1 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Honda Civic Type R
Volvo C30 T5
3203 lb
Curb Weight
3135 lb
3748 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4101 lb

Weight Difference:
68 lb
2.12 %

General
Honda Civic Type R
Volvo C30 T5
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 manual transmission
Engine
Honda Civic Type R
Volvo C30 T5
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-five gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
B5254T7
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
306 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
227 hp
at 5000 rpm
Honda Civic Type R
306 hp
227 hp
Volvo C30 T5
295 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Honda Civic Type R
295 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Volvo C30 T5
Performance
Honda Civic Type R
Volvo C30 T5
168 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
5.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec

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

Volvo C30 T5
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10.47 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.81 lb/hp
Honda Civic Type R
10.47 lb/hp
13.81 lb/hp
Volvo C30 T5
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Honda Civic Type R
Volvo C30 T5
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
27 mpg
Honda Civic Type R
32 mpg
27 mpg
Volvo C30 T5
25 mpg
city
19 mpg
39 mpg
highway
36 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
426 mi
Range
443 mi
Honda Civic Type R
426 mi
443 mi
Volvo C30 T5
Environmental Impact
138.2 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).
164.8 kWh
Honda Civic Type R
138.2 kWh
164.8 kWh
Volvo C30 T5
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
274 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
335 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Honda Civic Type R
Volvo C30 T5
5
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
545 lb
Maximum Payload
966 lb
14.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft









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