The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 2.4i (09 - 10) vs. Honda Civic 1.4 i-SHIFT (05 - 08)
€ 24,000

€ 19,500

€ 24,000
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
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Volvo C30 2.4i is 0.8 inches longer, 0.7 inches wider and 0.5 inches lower than the Honda Civic 1.4.
Volvo C30 2.4i
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
168
103.1
167.1
168 in
Length
167.1 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo C30 2.4i
Honda Civic 1.4
3102 lb
Curb Weight
2734 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3638 lb

Weight Difference:
368 lb
11.86 %

General
Volvo C30 2.4i
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 2.4i
Honda Civic 1.4
Straight-five gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
B5244S4
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2.4 L / 117 cu in
Displacement
1.3 L / 64 cu in
168 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
82 hp
at 5700 rpm
Volvo C30 2.4i
168 hp
82 hp
Honda Civic 1.4
170 lb‑ft
at 4400 rpm
Max. Torque
88 lb‑ft
at 2800 rpm
Volvo C30 2.4i
170 lb‑ft
88 lb‑ft
Honda Civic 1.4
Performance
Volvo C30 2.4i
Honda Civic 1.4
137 mph
Maximum Speed
106 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
16.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 2.4i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
735 ft
0.000 sec

Honda Civic 1.4
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18.46 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
33.34 lb/hp
Volvo C30 2.4i
18.46 lb/hp
33.34 lb/hp
Honda Civic 1.4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 2.4i
Honda Civic 1.4
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Volvo C30 2.4i
28 mpg
40 mpg
Honda Civic 1.4
20 mpg
city
31 mpg
37 mpg
highway
47 mpg
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
459 mi
Range
526 mi
Volvo C30 2.4i
459 mi
526 mi
Honda Civic 1.4
Environmental Impact
159.2 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 2.4i
159.2 kWh
111.8 kWh
Honda Civic 1.4
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
322 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 2.4i
Honda Civic 1.4
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
955 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