The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 T5 (07 - 09) vs. Honda Civic Type R (07 - 08)
€ 29,400

€ 26,900

€ 29,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,900
ⓘ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 T5 is just 1.8 cm shorter, 0.3 cm narrower and 0.2 cm taller than the Honda Civic Type R.
Volvo C30 T5
Honda Civic Type R
1447
1782
2039
1445
1785
1985
1782 mm
Width
1785 mm
2039 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1985 mm
1447 mm
Height
1445 mm
2640
4252
2620
4270
4252 mm
Length
4270 mm
2640 mm
Wheelbase
2620 mm
Vehicle Weight
Volvo C30 T5
Honda Civic Type R
1422 kg
Kerb Weight
1338 kg
1860 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1700 kg

Weight Difference:
84 kg
5.91 %

General
Volvo C30 T5
Honda Civic Type R
M
Generation
FN/FD/FG/FA/FK
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo C30 T5
Honda Civic Type R
Straight-five petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
B5254T7
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2521 CC
Engine Capacity
1998 CC
227 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
198 bhp
at 7800 rpm
Volvo C30 T5
227 bhp
198 bhp
Honda Civic Type R
320 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
193 NM
at 5600 rpm
Volvo C30 T5
320 NM
193 NM
Honda Civic Type R
Performance
Volvo C30 T5
Honda Civic Type R
149 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
6.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
93 m
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 T5
62 mph
62
mph
mph
92 m
0.000 sec

Honda Civic Type R
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6.26 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.76 kg/bhp
Volvo C30 T5
6.26 kg/bhp
6.76 kg/bhp
Honda Civic Type R
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 T5
Honda Civic Type R
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Volvo C30 T5
32 mpg
31 mpg
Honda Civic Type R
23 mpg
city
22 mpg
43 mpg
motorway
40 mpg
62 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
443 mi
Range
341 mi
Volvo C30 T5
443 mi
341 mi
Honda Civic Type R
Environmental Impact
164.8 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 T5
164.8 kWh
172.4 kWh
Honda Civic Type R
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
208 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
215 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 T5
Honda Civic Type R
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
438 kg
Maximum Payload
362 kg
278 L
Boot Capacity
456 L








921 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1352 L