The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 D4 Geartronic (09 - 12) vs. Honda Civic 1.8 i-SHIFT (05 - 08)
€ 28,800
€ 22,000
€ 28,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Volvo C30 D4 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 D4
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 D4
Honda Civic 1.8
3419 lb
Curb Weight
2791 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb
Weight Difference:
628 lb
18.37 %
General
Volvo C30 D4
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 automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automated manual transmission (AMT)
Engine
Volvo C30 D4
Honda Civic 1.8
Straight-five diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
D5204T
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
175 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 6300 rpm
Volvo C30 D4
175 hp
138 hp
Honda Civic 1.8
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
128 lb‑ft
at 4300 rpm
Volvo C30 D4
295 lb‑ft
128 lb‑ft
Honda Civic 1.8
Performance
Volvo C30 D4
Honda Civic 1.8
134 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 D4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
Honda Civic 1.8
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19.54 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.22 lb/hp
Volvo C30 D4
19.54 lb/hp
20.22 lb/hp
Honda Civic 1.8
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 D4
Honda Civic 1.8
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Volvo C30 D4
41 mpg
36 mpg
Honda Civic 1.8
30 mpg
city
28 mpg
51 mpg
highway
44 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
642 mi
Range
478 mi
Volvo C30 D4
642 mi
478 mi
Honda Civic 1.8
Environmental Impact
119.3 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).
123.1 kWh
Volvo C30 D4
119.3 kWh
123.1 kWh
Honda Civic 1.8
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 D4
Honda Civic 1.8
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
769 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
