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 11.5 inches shorter, 3.7 inches narrower and 0.5 inches taller than the Honda Civic Type R.
Volvo C30 2.0
Honda Civic Type R
57
70.2
80.3
56.5
73.9
81.7
70.2 in
Width
73.9 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.7 in
57 in
Height
56.5 in
103.9
168
106.3
179.4
168 in
Length
179.4 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo C30 2.0
Honda Civic Type R
3117 lb
Curb Weight
3042 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3880 lb
Weight Difference:
75 lb
2.41 %
General
Volvo C30 2.0
Honda Civic Type R
M
Generation
FC
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo C30 2.0
Honda Civic Type R
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
B4204S3
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
143 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
316 hp
at 6500 rpm
Volvo C30 2.0
143 hp
316 hp
Honda Civic Type R
136 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Volvo C30 2.0
136 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
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
430 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 2.0
62 mph
62
mph
mph
266 ft
0.000 sec
Honda Civic Type R
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21.8 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.63 lb/hp
Volvo C30 2.0
21.8 lb/hp
9.63 lb/hp
Honda Civic Type R
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 2.0
Honda Civic Type R
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Volvo C30 2.0
31 mpg
31 mpg
Honda Civic Type R
22 mpg
city
24 mpg
41 mpg
highway
36 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.2 gal
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)
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
283 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 2.0
Honda Civic Type R
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
4
741 lb
Maximum Payload
838 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.9 cu ft







26.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data





















