The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo S40 1.6D DRIVe (08 - 10) vs. Honda Civic Sedan 1.5 Turbo CVT (17 - ..)
€ 24,300

€ 26,900

€ 24,300
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
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Volvo S40 1.6D DRIVe is 6.8 inches shorter, 1.1 inches narrower and 1.1 inches taller than the Honda Civic Sedan 1.5 Turbo.
Volvo S40 1.6D DRIVe
Honda Civic Sedan 1.5 Turbo
56.9
69.7
79.6
55.7
70.8
81.7
69.7 in
Width
70.8 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.7 in
56.9 in
Height
55.7 in
103.9
176.2
106.2
183
176.2 in
Length
183 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
106.2 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo S40 1.6D DRIVe
Honda Civic Sedan 1.5 Turbo
3045 lb
Curb Weight
2972 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3902 lb

Weight Difference:
73 lb
2.4 %

General
Volvo S40 1.6D DRIVe
Honda Civic Sedan 1.5 Turbo
M
Generation
FC
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Engine
Volvo S40 1.6D DRIVe
Honda Civic Sedan 1.5 Turbo
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
D4164T
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
180 hp
at 6000 rpm
Volvo S40 1.6D DRIVe
108 hp
180 hp
Honda Civic Sedan 1.5 Turbo
177 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Volvo S40 1.6D DRIVe
177 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
Honda Civic Sedan 1.5 Turbo
Performance
Volvo S40 1.6D DRIVe
Honda Civic Sedan 1.5 Turbo
118 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
11.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
518 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo S40 1.6D DRIVe
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec

Honda Civic Sedan 1.5 Turbo
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28.19 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.51 lb/hp
Volvo S40 1.6D DRIVe
28.19 lb/hp
16.51 lb/hp
Honda Civic Sedan 1.5 Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo S40 1.6D DRIVe
Honda Civic Sedan 1.5 Turbo
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Volvo S40 1.6D DRIVe
52 mpg
41 mpg
Honda Civic Sedan 1.5 Turbo
41 mpg
city
31 mpg
62 mpg
highway
50 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.2 gal
718 mi
Range
493 mi
Volvo S40 1.6D DRIVe
718 mi
493 mi
Honda Civic Sedan 1.5 Turbo
Environmental Impact
92.5 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 S40 1.6D DRIVe
92.5 kWh
109.9 kWh
Honda Civic Sedan 1.5 Turbo
Euro 4, 5L
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
211 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo S40 1.6D DRIVe
Honda Civic Sedan 1.5 Turbo
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1100 lb
Maximum Payload
930 lb
11.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft









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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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