The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 D4 ECO (14 - 15) vs. Honda Civic 1.8 (05 - 08)
€ 29,900

€ 20,900

€ 29,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Volvo V40 D4 ECO is 3.9 inches longer, 0.1 inches narrower and 1.6 inches lower than the Honda Civic 1.8.
Volvo V40 D4 ECO
Honda Civic 1.8
55.9
70.2
80.4
57.5
70.3
78.1
70.2 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 D4 ECO
Honda Civic 1.8
3479 lb
Curb Weight
2791 lb
4420 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb

Weight Difference:
688 lb
19.78 %

General
Volvo V40 D4 ECO
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 manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 D4 ECO
Honda Civic 1.8
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
D4204T14
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
187 hp
at 4250 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 6300 rpm
Volvo V40 D4 ECO
187 hp
138 hp
Honda Civic 1.8
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
128 lb‑ft
at 4300 rpm
Volvo V40 D4 ECO
295 lb‑ft
128 lb‑ft
Honda Civic 1.8
Performance
Volvo V40 D4 ECO
Honda Civic 1.8
118 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 D4 ECO
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec

Honda Civic 1.8
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18.6 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.22 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D4 ECO
18.6 lb/hp
20.22 lb/hp
Honda Civic 1.8
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 D4 ECO
Honda Civic 1.8
Fuel Economy
71 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Volvo V40 D4 ECO
71 mpg
36 mpg
Honda Civic 1.8
62 mpg
city
28 mpg
78 mpg
highway
43 mpg
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
1168 mi
Range
471 mi
Volvo V40 D4 ECO
1168 mi
471 mi
Honda Civic 1.8
Environmental Impact
67.9 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).
125 kWh
Volvo V40 D4 ECO
67.9 kWh
125 kWh
Honda Civic 1.8
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
137 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 D4 ECO
Honda Civic 1.8
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
941 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