The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 1.6D (06 - 09) vs. Honda Civic 1.8 (15 - 17)
€ 21,600

€ 24,500

€ 21,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,500
ⓘ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 Volvo C30 1.6D is 4.6 inches shorter, 0.5 inches wider and 0.9 inches lower than the Honda Civic 1.8.
Volvo C30 1.6D
Honda Civic 1.8
57
70.2
80.3
57.9
69.7
77.6
70.2 in
Width
69.7 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.6 in
57 in
Height
57.9 in
103.9
167.4
102.2
172
167.4 in
Length
172 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
102.2 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo C30 1.6D
Honda Civic 1.8
3027 lb
Curb Weight
2945 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb

Weight Difference:
82 lb
2.71 %

General
Volvo C30 1.6D
Honda Civic 1.8
M
Generation
FK..
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo C30 1.6D
Honda Civic 1.8
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
D4164T
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
140 hp
at 6500 rpm
Volvo C30 1.6D
108 hp
140 hp
Honda Civic 1.8
177 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
128 lb‑ft
at 4300 rpm
Volvo C30 1.6D
177 lb‑ft
128 lb‑ft
Honda Civic 1.8
Performance
Volvo C30 1.6D
Honda Civic 1.8
118 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 1.6D
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec

Honda Civic 1.8
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28.03 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.04 lb/hp
Volvo C30 1.6D
28.03 lb/hp
21.04 lb/hp
Honda Civic 1.8
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 1.6D
Honda Civic 1.8
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Volvo C30 1.6D
48 mpg
39 mpg
Honda Civic 1.8
38 mpg
city
31 mpg
56 mpg
highway
45 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
659 mi
Range
510 mi
Volvo C30 1.6D
659 mi
510 mi
Honda Civic 1.8
Environmental Impact
100.7 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).
115.6 kWh
Volvo C30 1.6D
100.7 kWh
115.6 kWh
Honda Civic 1.8
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 1.6D
Honda Civic 1.8
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
897 lb
Maximum Payload
913 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.5 cu ft








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