The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 T4 Powershift (12 - 15) vs. Honda Civic Type R (07 - 08)
€ 29,100

€ 26,900

€ 29,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,900
ⓘ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 T4 is 3.9 inches longer, 0.1 inches narrower and an inch lower than the Honda Civic Type R.
Volvo V40 T4
Honda Civic Type R
55.9
70.2
80.4
56.9
70.3
78.1
70.2 in
Width
70.3 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
55.9 in
Height
56.9 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 T4
Honda Civic Type R
3325 lb
Curb Weight
2950 lb
4277 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3748 lb

Weight Difference:
375 lb
11.28 %

General
Volvo V40 T4
Honda Civic Type R
M
Generation
FN/FD/FG/FA/FK
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 T4
Honda Civic Type R
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
B4164T
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
178 hp
at 5700 rpm
Power
198 hp
at 7800 rpm
Volvo V40 T4
178 hp
198 hp
Honda Civic Type R
177 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
142 lb‑ft
at 5600 rpm
Volvo V40 T4
177 lb‑ft
142 lb‑ft
Honda Civic Type R
Performance
Volvo V40 T4
Honda Civic Type R
140 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 T4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec

Honda Civic Type R
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18.68 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.9 lb/hp
Volvo V40 T4
18.68 lb/hp
14.9 lb/hp
Honda Civic Type R
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 T4
Honda Civic Type R
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Volvo V40 T4
39 mpg
26 mpg
Honda Civic Type R
30 mpg
city
19 mpg
46 mpg
highway
34 mpg
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
631 mi
Range
341 mi
Volvo V40 T4
631 mi
341 mi
Honda Civic Type R
Environmental Impact
115.6 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).
172.4 kWh
Volvo V40 T4
115.6 kWh
172.4 kWh
Honda Civic Type R
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
346 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 T4
Honda Civic Type R
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
952 lb
Maximum Payload
798 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.9 cu ft









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