The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 D4 (12 - 14) vs. Honda Civic 1.4 (09 - 11)
€ 29,000

€ 16,800

€ 29,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 16,800
ⓘ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 D4 is 4.5 inches longer, 0.7 inches wider and 1.6 inches lower than the Honda Civic 1.4.
Volvo V40 D4
Honda Civic 1.4
55.9
70.2
80.4
57.5
69.5
77.4
70.2 in
Width
69.5 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
55.9 in
Height
57.5 in
104.2
172
103.1
167.5
172 in
Length
167.5 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V40 D4
Honda Civic 1.4
3459 lb
Curb Weight
2771 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3726 lb

Weight Difference:
688 lb
19.89 %

General
Volvo V40 D4
Honda Civic 1.4
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 D4
Honda Civic 1.4
Straight-five diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
D5204T4
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.3 L / 64 cu in
175 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
99 hp
at 6000 rpm
Volvo V40 D4
175 hp
99 hp
Honda Civic 1.4
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
94 lb‑ft
at 4800 rpm
Volvo V40 D4
295 lb‑ft
94 lb‑ft
Honda Civic 1.4
Performance
Volvo V40 D4
Honda Civic 1.4
137 mph
Maximum Speed
110 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 D4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
594 ft
0.000 sec

Honda Civic 1.4
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19.77 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.99 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D4
19.77 lb/hp
27.99 lb/hp
Honda Civic 1.4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 D4
Honda Civic 1.4
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Volvo V40 D4
55 mpg
40 mpg
Honda Civic 1.4
44 mpg
city
32 mpg
62 mpg
highway
47 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
867 mi
Range
526 mi
Volvo V40 D4
867 mi
526 mi
Honda Civic 1.4
Environmental Impact
88.5 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).
111.8 kWh
Volvo V40 D4
88.5 kWh
111.8 kWh
Honda Civic 1.4
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
217 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 D4
Honda Civic 1.4
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
994 lb
Maximum Payload
955 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.9 cu ft









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