The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 D2 ECO (15 - 16) vs. Honda Civic Type R (09 - 10)
€ 25,900

€ 28,300

€ 25,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Volvo V40 D2 ECO is 3.9 inches longer, 0.1 inches narrower and an inch lower than the Honda Civic Type R.
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
Honda Civic Type R
55.9
70.2
80.4
56.9
70.3
78.1
70.2 in
Width
70.3 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
55.9 in
Height
56.9 in
104.2
172
103.1
168.1
172 in
Length
168.1 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
Honda Civic Type R
3441 lb
Curb Weight
2950 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3748 lb

Weight Difference:
492 lb
14.3 %

General
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
Honda Civic Type R
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

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
Honda Civic Type R
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
D4204T8
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
118 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
198 hp
at 7800 rpm
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
118 hp
198 hp
Honda Civic Type R
207 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
142 lb‑ft
at 5600 rpm
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
207 lb‑ft
142 lb‑ft
Honda Civic Type R
Performance
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
Honda Civic Type R
118 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 D2 ECO
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec

Honda Civic Type R
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29.16 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.9 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
29.16 lb/hp
14.9 lb/hp
Honda Civic Type R
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
Honda Civic Type R
Fuel Economy
74 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
74 mpg
26 mpg
Honda Civic Type R
64 mpg
city
19 mpg
81 mpg
highway
34 mpg
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
777 mi
Range
341 mi
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
777 mi
341 mi
Honda Civic Type R
Environmental Impact
65.8 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 V40 D2 ECO
65.8 kWh
172.4 kWh
Honda Civic Type R
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
132 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
346 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
Honda Civic Type R
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
924 lb
Maximum Payload
798 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.9 cu ft









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