The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 D3 (10 - 12) vs. Honda Civic 1.8 (09 - 11)
€ 24,500
€ 20,800
€ 24,500
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 D3 is just 0.4 inches longer, 0.7 inches wider and 0.5 inches lower than the Honda Civic 1.8.
Volvo C30 D3
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
168
103.1
167.5
168 in
Length
167.5 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo C30 D3
Honda Civic 1.8
3386 lb
Curb Weight
2789 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb
Weight Difference:
597 lb
17.63 %
General
Volvo C30 D3
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 manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo C30 D3
Honda Civic 1.8
Straight-five diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
D5204T5
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 6300 rpm
Volvo C30 D3
148 hp
138 hp
Honda Civic 1.8
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
128 lb‑ft
at 4300 rpm
Volvo C30 D3
258 lb‑ft
128 lb‑ft
Honda Civic 1.8
Performance
Volvo C30 D3
Honda Civic 1.8
130 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 D3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
Honda Civic 1.8
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22.88 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.21 lb/hp
Volvo C30 D3
22.88 lb/hp
20.21 lb/hp
Honda Civic 1.8
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 D3
Honda Civic 1.8
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Volvo C30 D3
46 mpg
36 mpg
Honda Civic 1.8
35 mpg
city
27 mpg
56 mpg
highway
43 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
731 mi
Range
471 mi
Volvo C30 D3
731 mi
471 mi
Honda Civic 1.8
Environmental Impact
104.9 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 D3
104.9 kWh
125 kWh
Honda Civic 1.8
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 D3
Honda Civic 1.8
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
802 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





















