The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 T5 Geartronic (12 - 14) vs. Honda Civic Type R (09 - 10)
€ 33,000
€ 28,300
€ 33,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,300
ⓘ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 T5 is 3.9 inches longer, 0.1 inches narrower and an inch lower than the Honda Civic Type R.
Volvo V40 T5
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 T5
Honda Civic Type R
3461 lb
Curb Weight
2950 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3748 lb
Weight Difference:
511 lb
14.76 %
General
Volvo V40 T5
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 automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 T5
Honda Civic Type R
Straight-five gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
B5254T12
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
251 hp
at 5400 rpm
Power
198 hp
at 7800 rpm
Volvo V40 T5
251 hp
198 hp
Honda Civic Type R
266 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
142 lb‑ft
at 5600 rpm
Volvo V40 T5
266 lb‑ft
142 lb‑ft
Honda Civic Type R
Performance
Volvo V40 T5
Honda Civic Type R
155 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 T5
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec
Honda Civic Type R
▶ REPLAY
13.79 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.9 lb/hp
Volvo V40 T5
13.79 lb/hp
14.9 lb/hp
Honda Civic Type R
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 T5
Honda Civic Type R
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Volvo V40 T5
30 mpg
26 mpg
Honda Civic Type R
21 mpg
city
19 mpg
39 mpg
highway
34 mpg
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
488 mi
Range
341 mi
Volvo V40 T5
488 mi
341 mi
Honda Civic Type R
Environmental Impact
149.7 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 T5
149.7 kWh
172.4 kWh
Honda Civic Type R
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
298 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
346 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 T5
Honda Civic Type R
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
970 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
