The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe (08 - 09) vs. Honda Civic 1.8 Automatic (12 - 15)
€ 21,800
€ 23,000
€ 21,800
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 dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe is 1.9 inches shorter, 0.5 inches wider and 1.3 inches lower than the Honda Civic 1.8.
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
Honda Civic 1.8
56.6
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
56.6 in
Height
57.9 in
103.9
167.4
102.2
169.3
167.4 in
Length
169.3 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
102.2 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
Honda Civic 1.8
3018 lb
Curb Weight
3045 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3946 lb
Weight Difference:
26 lb
0.85 %
General
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
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
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
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
138 hp
at 6500 rpm
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
108 hp
138 hp
Honda Civic 1.8
177 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
128 lb‑ft
at 4300 rpm
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
177 lb‑ft
128 lb‑ft
Honda Civic 1.8
Performance
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
Honda Civic 1.8
118 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
Honda Civic 1.8
▶ REPLAY
27.94 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.07 lb/hp
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
27.94 lb/hp
22.07 lb/hp
Honda Civic 1.8
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
Honda Civic 1.8
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
52 mpg
37 mpg
Honda Civic 1.8
41 mpg
city
27 mpg
62 mpg
highway
48 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
718 mi
Range
493 mi
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
718 mi
493 mi
Honda Civic 1.8
Environmental Impact
92.5 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).
119.4 kWh
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
92.5 kWh
119.4 kWh
Honda Civic 1.8
Euro 4, 5L
Emission Standard
Euro 5
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
Honda Civic 1.8
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
906 lb
Maximum Payload
902 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.5 cu ft
26.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
39 cu ft
