The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 2.4i Geartronic (06 - 09) vs. Honda Civic 1.8 (09 - 11)
€ 25,900
€ 20,800
€ 25,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,800
ⓘ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 2.4i is just 0.1 inches shorter, 0.7 inches wider and 0.5 inches lower than the Honda Civic 1.8.
Volvo C30 2.4i
Honda Civic 1.8
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
167.5
167.4 in
Length
167.5 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo C30 2.4i
Honda Civic 1.8
3150 lb
Curb Weight
2789 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb
Weight Difference:
362 lb
11.49 %
General
Volvo C30 2.4i
Honda Civic 1.8
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 automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo C30 2.4i
Honda Civic 1.8
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
1.8 L / 88 cu in
168 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 6300 rpm
Volvo C30 2.4i
168 hp
138 hp
Honda Civic 1.8
170 lb‑ft
at 4400 rpm
Max. Torque
128 lb‑ft
at 4300 rpm
Volvo C30 2.4i
170 lb‑ft
128 lb‑ft
Honda Civic 1.8
Performance
Volvo C30 2.4i
Honda Civic 1.8
134 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
8.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 2.4i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
Honda Civic 1.8
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18.75 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.21 lb/hp
Volvo C30 2.4i
18.75 lb/hp
20.21 lb/hp
Honda Civic 1.8
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 2.4i
Honda Civic 1.8
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Volvo C30 2.4i
26 mpg
36 mpg
Honda Civic 1.8
18 mpg
city
27 mpg
36 mpg
highway
43 mpg
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
428 mi
Range
471 mi
Volvo C30 2.4i
428 mi
471 mi
Honda Civic 1.8
Environmental Impact
170.4 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 2.4i
170.4 kWh
125 kWh
Honda Civic 1.8
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
344 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 2.4i
Honda Civic 1.8
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
906 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.9 cu ft
26.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.3 cu ft
