The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 2.0D Powershift Geartronic (09 - 10) vs. Honda Civic 1.8 (05 - 08)
€ 26,200
€ 20,900
€ 26,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Volvo C30 2.0D is a bit smaller in every dimension. It's 0.2 inches shorter, 0.1 inches narrower and 0.5 inches lower than the Honda Civic 1.8.
Volvo C30 2.0D
Honda Civic 1.8
57
70.2
80.3
57.5
70.3
78.1
70.2 in
Width
70.3 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
57 in
Height
57.5 in
103.9
168
103.1
168.1
168 in
Length
168.1 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo C30 2.0D
Honda Civic 1.8
3168 lb
Curb Weight
2791 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb
Weight Difference:
377 lb
11.9 %
General
Volvo C30 2.0D
Honda Civic 1.8
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
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo C30 2.0D
Honda Civic 1.8
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
D4204T
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
134 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 6300 rpm
Volvo C30 2.0D
134 hp
138 hp
Honda Civic 1.8
236 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
128 lb‑ft
at 4300 rpm
Volvo C30 2.0D
236 lb‑ft
128 lb‑ft
Honda Civic 1.8
Performance
Volvo C30 2.0D
Honda Civic 1.8
127 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 2.0D
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
Honda Civic 1.8
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23.64 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.22 lb/hp
Volvo C30 2.0D
23.64 lb/hp
20.22 lb/hp
Honda Civic 1.8
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 2.0D
Honda Civic 1.8
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Volvo C30 2.0D
40 mpg
36 mpg
Honda Civic 1.8
31 mpg
city
28 mpg
48 mpg
highway
43 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
547 mi
Range
471 mi
Volvo C30 2.0D
547 mi
471 mi
Honda Civic 1.8
Environmental Impact
121.3 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).
125 kWh
Volvo C30 2.0D
121.3 kWh
125 kWh
Honda Civic 1.8
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 2.0D
Honda Civic 1.8
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
888 lb
Maximum Payload
1067 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.9 cu ft
26.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.3 cu ft
