The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 D5 (09 - 10) vs. Honda Civic 1.8 (12 - 15)
€ 26,500

€ 21,700

€ 26,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,700
ⓘ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 D5 is 1.3 inches shorter, 0.5 inches wider and 0.9 inches lower than the Honda Civic 1.8.
Volvo C30 D5
Honda Civic 1.8
57
70.2
80.3
57.9
69.7
77.6
70.2 in
Width
69.7 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.6 in
57 in
Height
57.9 in
103.9
168
102.2
169.3
168 in
Length
169.3 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
102.2 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo C30 D5
Honda Civic 1.8
3221 lb
Curb Weight
2915 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3792 lb

Weight Difference:
306 lb
9.5 %

General
Volvo C30 D5
Honda Civic 1.8
M
Generation
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 D5
Honda Civic 1.8
Straight-five diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
D5244T8
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2.4 L / 117 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
178 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 6500 rpm
Volvo C30 D5
178 hp
138 hp
Honda Civic 1.8
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
128 lb‑ft
at 4300 rpm
Volvo C30 D5
295 lb‑ft
128 lb‑ft
Honda Civic 1.8
Performance
Volvo C30 D5
Honda Civic 1.8
140 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 D5
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec

Honda Civic 1.8
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18.1 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.12 lb/hp
Volvo C30 D5
18.1 lb/hp
21.12 lb/hp
Honda Civic 1.8
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 D5
Honda Civic 1.8
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Volvo C30 D5
38 mpg
41 mpg
Honda Civic 1.8
28 mpg
city
32 mpg
47 mpg
highway
48 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
601 mi
Range
536 mi
Volvo C30 D5
601 mi
536 mi
Honda Civic 1.8
Environmental Impact
127.6 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).
109.9 kWh
Volvo C30 D5
127.6 kWh
109.9 kWh
Honda Civic 1.8
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
264 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
220 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 D5
Honda Civic 1.8
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
968 lb
Maximum Payload
877 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.5 cu ft








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