The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 D4 Geartronic (09 - 12) vs. Honda Civic Type R (09 - 10)
€ 28,800

€ 28,300

€ 28,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,300
ⓘ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 D4 is just 0.2 inches shorter, 0.1 inches narrower and 0.1 inches taller than the Honda Civic Type R.
Volvo C30 D4
Honda Civic Type R
57
70.2
80.3
56.9
70.3
78.1
70.2 in
Width
70.3 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
57 in
Height
56.9 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 Type R
3419 lb
Curb Weight
2950 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3748 lb

Weight Difference:
470 lb
13.75 %

General
Volvo C30 D4
Honda Civic Type R
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 manual transmission
Engine
Volvo C30 D4
Honda Civic Type R
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
2 L / 98 cu in
175 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
198 hp
at 7800 rpm
Volvo C30 D4
175 hp
198 hp
Honda Civic Type R
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
142 lb‑ft
at 5600 rpm
Volvo C30 D4
295 lb‑ft
142 lb‑ft
Honda Civic Type R
Performance
Volvo C30 D4
Honda Civic Type R
134 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 D4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec

Honda Civic Type R
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19.54 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.9 lb/hp
Volvo C30 D4
19.54 lb/hp
14.9 lb/hp
Honda Civic Type R
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 D4
Honda Civic Type R
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Volvo C30 D4
41 mpg
26 mpg
Honda Civic Type R
30 mpg
city
19 mpg
51 mpg
highway
34 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
642 mi
Range
341 mi
Volvo C30 D4
642 mi
341 mi
Honda Civic Type R
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).
172.4 kWh
Volvo C30 D4
119.3 kWh
172.4 kWh
Honda Civic Type R
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
346 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 D4
Honda Civic Type R
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
769 lb
Maximum Payload
798 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.9 cu ft








26.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.3 cu ft