The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 D2 Geartronic (16 - 17) vs. Honda Civic 1.8 i-SHIFT (05 - 08)
€ 28,000

€ 22,000

€ 28,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Volvo V40 D2 is 3.9 inches longer, 2.8 inches wider and 1.6 inches lower than the Honda Civic 1.8.
Volvo V40 D2
Honda Civic 1.8
55.9
73.1
80.4
57.5
70.3
78.1
73.1 in
Width
70.3 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
55.9 in
Height
57.5 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
Honda Civic 1.8
3477 lb
Curb Weight
2791 lb
4398 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb

Weight Difference:
686 lb
19.73 %

General
Volvo V40 D2
Honda Civic 1.8
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 automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automated manual transmission (AMT)
Engine
Volvo V40 D2
Honda Civic 1.8
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
1.8 L / 88 cu in
118 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 6300 rpm
Volvo V40 D2
118 hp
138 hp
Honda Civic 1.8
207 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
128 lb‑ft
at 4300 rpm
Volvo V40 D2
207 lb‑ft
128 lb‑ft
Honda Civic 1.8
Performance
Volvo V40 D2
Honda Civic 1.8
118 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 D2
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec

Honda Civic 1.8
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29.47 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.22 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D2
29.47 lb/hp
20.22 lb/hp
Honda Civic 1.8
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 D2
Honda Civic 1.8
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Volvo V40 D2
62 mpg
36 mpg
Honda Civic 1.8
53 mpg
city
28 mpg
67 mpg
highway
44 mpg
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
1014 mi
Range
478 mi
Volvo V40 D2
1014 mi
478 mi
Honda Civic 1.8
Environmental Impact
78.2 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).
123.1 kWh
Volvo V40 D2
78.2 kWh
123.1 kWh
Honda Civic 1.8
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
163 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 D2
Honda Civic 1.8
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
922 lb
Maximum Payload
1067 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.9 cu ft









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