The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 T5 Geartronic (06 - 07) vs. Honda Civic 1.8 Automatic (12 - 15)
€ 31,000

€ 23,000

€ 31,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,000
ⓘ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 T5 is 1.9 inches shorter, 0.5 inches wider and 0.9 inches lower than the Honda Civic 1.8.
Volvo C30 T5
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
167.4
102.2
169.3
167.4 in
Length
169.3 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
102.2 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo C30 T5
Honda Civic 1.8
3168 lb
Curb Weight
3045 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3946 lb

Weight Difference:
123 lb
3.88 %

General
Volvo C30 T5
Honda Civic 1.8
M
Generation
FK..
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Volvo C30 T5
Honda Civic 1.8
Straight-five gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
B5254T3
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
217 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 6500 rpm
Volvo C30 T5
217 hp
138 hp
Honda Civic 1.8
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
128 lb‑ft
at 4300 rpm
Volvo C30 T5
236 lb‑ft
128 lb‑ft
Honda Civic 1.8
Performance
Volvo C30 T5
Honda Civic 1.8
146 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
7.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec

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

Honda Civic 1.8
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14.6 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.07 lb/hp
Volvo C30 T5
14.6 lb/hp
22.07 lb/hp
Honda Civic 1.8
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 T5
Honda Civic 1.8
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Volvo C30 T5
25 mpg
37 mpg
Honda Civic 1.8
17 mpg
city
27 mpg
35 mpg
highway
48 mpg
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
410 mi
Range
493 mi
Volvo C30 T5
410 mi
493 mi
Honda Civic 1.8
Environmental Impact
178.2 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).
119.4 kWh
Volvo C30 T5
178.2 kWh
119.4 kWh
Honda Civic 1.8
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 T5
Honda Civic 1.8
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
933 lb
Maximum Payload
902 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.5 cu ft








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