The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance (16 - 18) vs. Honda Civic 1.8 (12 - 15)
€ 33,500

€ 21,700

€ 33,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,700
ⓘ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 D4 Polestar Performance is 2.8 inches longer, 3.4 inches wider and 2 inches lower than the Honda Civic 1.8.
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Honda Civic 1.8
55.9
73.1
80.4
57.9
69.7
77.6
73.1 in
Width
69.7 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.6 in
55.9 in
Height
57.9 in
104.2
172
102.2
169.3
172 in
Length
169.3 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
102.2 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Honda Civic 1.8
3479 lb
Curb Weight
2915 lb
4420 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3792 lb

Weight Difference:
564 lb
16.21 %

General
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Honda Civic 1.8
M
Generation
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 Polestar Performance
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
197 hp
at 4250 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 6500 rpm
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
197 hp
138 hp
Honda Civic 1.8
325 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
128 lb‑ft
at 4300 rpm
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
325 lb‑ft
128 lb‑ft
Honda Civic 1.8
Performance
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Honda Civic 1.8
143 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec

Honda Civic 1.8
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17.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.12 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
17.66 lb/hp
21.12 lb/hp
Honda Civic 1.8
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Honda Civic 1.8
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
62 mpg
41 mpg
Honda Civic 1.8
56 mpg
city
32 mpg
65 mpg
highway
48 mpg
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
1014 mi
Range
536 mi
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
1014 mi
536 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).
109.9 kWh
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
78.2 kWh
109.9 kWh
Honda Civic 1.8
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
220 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Honda Civic 1.8
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
941 lb
Maximum Payload
877 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.5 cu ft









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