The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe (08 - 09) vs. Honda Civic Type R (07 - 08)

€ 21,800
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe (08 - 09) Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
€ 26,900
 Honda Civic Type R (07 - 08) Honda Civic Type R
€ 21,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,900

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe is a bit smaller in every dimension. It's 0.7 inches shorter, 0.1 inches narrower and 0.3 inches lower than the Honda Civic Type R.
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
Honda Civic Type R
56.6
Blueprint Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe (08 - 09)
70.2
80.3
56.9
Blueprint Honda Civic Type R (07 - 08)
70.3
78.1
70.2 in
Width
70.3 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
56.6 in
Height
56.9 in
Blueprint Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe (08 - 09)
103.9
167.4
Blueprint Honda Civic Type R (07 - 08)
103.1
168.1
167.4 in
Length
168.1 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
Honda Civic Type R
3018 lb
Curb Weight
2950 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3748 lb
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe (08 - 09)
Weight Difference:
68 lb
2.25 %
Honda Civic Type R (07 - 08)

General

Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
Honda Civic Type R
M
Generation
FN/FD/FG/FA/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 DRIVe
Honda Civic Type R
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
2 L / 98 cu in
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
198 hp
at 7800 rpm
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
108 hp
198 hp
Honda Civic Type R
177 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
142 lb‑ft
at 5600 rpm
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
177 lb‑ft
142 lb‑ft
Honda Civic Type R

Performance

Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
Honda Civic Type R
118 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

515 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe

62 mph 62
mph

302 ft
0.000 sec

Honda Civic Type R

▶ REPLAY
27.94 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.9 lb/hp
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
27.94 lb/hp
14.9 lb/hp
Honda Civic Type R

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
Honda Civic Type R
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
52 mpg
26 mpg
Honda Civic Type R
41 mpg
city
19 mpg
62 mpg
highway
34 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
718 mi
Range
341 mi
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
718 mi
341 mi
Honda Civic Type R
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).
172.4 kWh
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
92.5 kWh
172.4 kWh
Honda Civic Type R
Euro 4, 5L
Emission Standard
Euro 4
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
346 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
Honda Civic Type R
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
906 lb
Maximum Payload
798 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.9 cu ft
26.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.3 cu ft