The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 T3 (12 - 15) vs. Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo CVT (17 - ..)
€ 25,000

€ 32,200

€ 25,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Volvo V40 T3 is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 5.9 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 0.6 inches lower than the Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo.
Volvo V40 T3
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
55.9
70.2
80.4
56.5
70.8
81.7
70.2 in
Width
70.8 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.7 in
55.9 in
Height
56.5 in
104.2
172
106.2
177.9
172 in
Length
177.9 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
106.2 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V40 T3
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
3241 lb
Curb Weight
2954 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3946 lb

Weight Difference:
287 lb
8.86 %

General
Volvo V40 T3
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
M
Generation
FC
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Engine
Volvo V40 T3
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
B4164T3
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
148 hp
at 5700 rpm
Power
180 hp
at 6000 rpm
Volvo V40 T3
148 hp
180 hp
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
177 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Volvo V40 T3
177 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
Performance
Volvo V40 T3
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
130 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
8.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 T3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec

Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
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21.9 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.41 lb/hp
Volvo V40 T3
21.9 lb/hp
16.41 lb/hp
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 T3
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Volvo V40 T3
44 mpg
39 mpg
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
35 mpg
city
30 mpg
52 mpg
highway
47 mpg
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.2 gal
727 mi
Range
469 mi
Volvo V40 T3
727 mi
469 mi
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
Environmental Impact
100.4 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).
115.6 kWh
Volvo V40 T3
100.4 kWh
115.6 kWh
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 T3
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
970 lb
Maximum Payload
992 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.9 cu ft








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