The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 T5 (09 - 12) vs. Honda Civic Type R (15 - 17)
€ 28,000

€ 35,400

€ 28,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Volvo C30 T5 is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 4.9 inches shorter, 3.8 inches narrower and 0.7 inches lower than the Honda Civic Type R.
Volvo C30 T5
Honda Civic Type R
57
70.2
80.3
57.7
73.9
81.8
70.2 in
Width
73.9 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.8 in
57 in
Height
57.7 in
103.9
168
102.1
172.8
168 in
Length
172.8 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
102.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo C30 T5
Honda Civic Type R
3325 lb
Curb Weight
3203 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3748 lb

Weight Difference:
121 lb
3.64 %

General
Volvo C30 T5
Honda Civic Type R
M
Generation
FK..
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo C30 T5
Honda Civic Type R
Straight-five gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
B5254T7
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
227 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
306 hp
at 6500 rpm
Volvo C30 T5
227 hp
306 hp
Honda Civic Type R
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Volvo C30 T5
236 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Honda Civic Type R
Performance
Volvo C30 T5
Honda Civic Type R
149 mph
Maximum Speed
168 mph
6.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 T5
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec

Honda Civic Type R
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14.65 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.47 lb/hp
Volvo C30 T5
14.65 lb/hp
10.47 lb/hp
Honda Civic Type R
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 T5
Honda Civic Type R
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Volvo C30 T5
27 mpg
32 mpg
Honda Civic Type R
19 mpg
city
25 mpg
37 mpg
highway
39 mpg
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
443 mi
Range
426 mi
Volvo C30 T5
443 mi
426 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).
138.2 kWh
Volvo C30 T5
164.8 kWh
138.2 kWh
Honda Civic Type R
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
327 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
274 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 T5
Honda Civic Type R
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
4
776 lb
Maximum Payload
545 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.1 cu ft









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