The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 2.0 (09 - 12) vs. Honda Civic Type R (17 - ..)
€ 22,700
€ 36,500
€ 22,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Volvo C30 2.0 is 29.1 cm shorter, 9.5 cm narrower and 1.3 cm taller than the Honda Civic Type R.
Volvo C30 2.0
Honda Civic Type R
1447
1782
2039
1434
1877
2076
1782 mm
Width
1877 mm
2039 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2076 mm
1447 mm
Height
1434 mm
2640
4266
2699
4557
4266 mm
Length
4557 mm
2640 mm
Wheelbase
2699 mm
Vehicle Weight
Volvo C30 2.0
Honda Civic Type R
1414 kg
Kerb Weight
1380 kg
1750 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1760 kg
Weight Difference:
34 kg
2.4 %
General
Volvo C30 2.0
Honda Civic Type R
M
Generation
FC
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo C30 2.0
Honda Civic Type R
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
B4204S3
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1999 CC
Engine Capacity
1996 CC
143 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Power
316 bhp
at 6500 rpm
Volvo C30 2.0
143 bhp
316 bhp
Honda Civic Type R
185 NM
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
400 NM
at 2500 rpm
Volvo C30 2.0
185 NM
400 NM
Honda Civic Type R
Performance
Volvo C30 2.0
Honda Civic Type R
130 mph
Maximum Speed
169 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
131 m
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 2.0
62 mph
62
mph
mph
81 m
0.000 sec
Honda Civic Type R
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9.89 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
4.37 kg/bhp
Volvo C30 2.0
9.89 kg/bhp
4.37 kg/bhp
Honda Civic Type R
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 2.0
Honda Civic Type R
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Volvo C30 2.0
37 mpg
37 mpg
Honda Civic Type R
26 mpg
city
29 mpg
49 mpg
motorway
43 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
46 L
450 mi
Range
371 mi
Volvo C30 2.0
450 mi
371 mi
Honda Civic Type R
Environmental Impact
144 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).
145.8 kWh
Volvo C30 2.0
144 kWh
145.8 kWh
Honda Civic Type R
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
177 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
176 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 2.0
Honda Civic Type R
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
4
336 kg
Maximum Payload
380 kg
278 L
Boot Capacity
420 L







921 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
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