The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 D5 Geartronic (06 - 09) vs. Honda Civic 1.4 (09 - 11)
€ 28,100

€ 16,800

€ 28,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 16,800
ⓘ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 D5 is just 0.1 inches shorter, 0.7 inches wider and 0.5 inches lower than the Honda Civic 1.4.
Volvo C30 D5
Honda Civic 1.4
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 D5
Honda Civic 1.4
3263 lb
Curb Weight
2771 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3726 lb

Weight Difference:
492 lb
15.08 %

General
Volvo C30 D5
Honda Civic 1.4
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

5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo C30 D5
Honda Civic 1.4
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
1.3 L / 64 cu in
178 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
99 hp
at 6000 rpm
Volvo C30 D5
178 hp
99 hp
Honda Civic 1.4
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
94 lb‑ft
at 4800 rpm
Volvo C30 D5
258 lb‑ft
94 lb‑ft
Honda Civic 1.4
Performance
Volvo C30 D5
Honda Civic 1.4
137 mph
Maximum Speed
110 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec

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

Honda Civic 1.4
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18.33 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.99 lb/hp
Volvo C30 D5
18.33 lb/hp
27.99 lb/hp
Honda Civic 1.4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 D5
Honda Civic 1.4
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Volvo C30 D5
34 mpg
40 mpg
Honda Civic 1.4
25 mpg
city
32 mpg
44 mpg
highway
47 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
541 mi
Range
526 mi
Volvo C30 D5
541 mi
526 mi
Honda Civic 1.4
Environmental Impact
141.9 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).
111.8 kWh
Volvo C30 D5
141.9 kWh
111.8 kWh
Honda Civic 1.4
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
293 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
217 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 D5
Honda Civic 1.4
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
926 lb
Maximum Payload
955 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.9 cu ft








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