The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 1.8 (06 - 09) vs. Honda Civic 1.4 i-SHIFT (05 - 08)
€ 20,800
€ 19,500
€ 20,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. The Volvo C30 1.8 is just 0.3 inches longer, 0.7 inches wider and 0.5 inches lower than the Honda Civic 1.4.
Volvo C30 1.8
Honda Civic 1.4
57
70.2
80.3
57.5
69.5
77.4
70.2 in
Width
69.5 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
57 in
Height
57.5 in
103.9
167.4
103.1
167.1
167.4 in
Length
167.1 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo C30 1.8
Honda Civic 1.4
2926 lb
Curb Weight
2734 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3638 lb
Weight Difference:
192 lb
6.56 %
General
Volvo C30 1.8
Honda Civic 1.4
M
Generation
FN/FD/FG/FA/FK
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automated manual transmission (AMT)
Engine
Volvo C30 1.8
Honda Civic 1.4
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
B4184S8
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.3 L / 64 cu in
123 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
82 hp
at 5700 rpm
Volvo C30 1.8
123 hp
82 hp
Honda Civic 1.4
122 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
88 lb‑ft
at 2800 rpm
Volvo C30 1.8
122 lb‑ft
88 lb‑ft
Honda Civic 1.4
Performance
Volvo C30 1.8
Honda Civic 1.4
124 mph
Maximum Speed
106 mph
10.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
16.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 1.8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
735 ft
0.000 sec
Honda Civic 1.4
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23.79 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
33.34 lb/hp
Volvo C30 1.8
23.79 lb/hp
33.34 lb/hp
Honda Civic 1.4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 1.8
Honda Civic 1.4
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Volvo C30 1.8
32 mpg
40 mpg
Honda Civic 1.4
23 mpg
city
31 mpg
41 mpg
highway
47 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
468 mi
Range
526 mi
Volvo C30 1.8
468 mi
526 mi
Honda Civic 1.4
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).
111.8 kWh
Volvo C30 1.8
138.2 kWh
111.8 kWh
Honda Civic 1.4
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 1.8
Honda Civic 1.4
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
933 lb
Maximum Payload
904 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.9 cu ft
26.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.3 cu ft
