The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance Geartronic (15 - 16) vs. Honda Civic 1.8 (05 - 08)
€ 39,100

€ 20,900

€ 39,100
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 T5 Polestar Performance is 3.9 inches longer, 0.1 inches narrower and 1.6 inches lower than the Honda Civic 1.8.
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
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 T5 Polestar Performance
Honda Civic 1.8
3488 lb
Curb Weight
2791 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb

Weight Difference:
697 lb
19.98 %

General
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
Honda Civic 1.8
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

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
Honda Civic 1.8
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
B4204T11
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
250 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 6300 rpm
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
250 hp
138 hp
Honda Civic 1.8
295 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
128 lb‑ft
at 4300 rpm
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
295 lb‑ft
128 lb‑ft
Honda Civic 1.8
Performance
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
Honda Civic 1.8
149 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec

Honda Civic 1.8
▶ REPLAY
13.95 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.22 lb/hp
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
13.95 lb/hp
20.22 lb/hp
Honda Civic 1.8
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
Honda Civic 1.8
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
40 mpg
36 mpg
Honda Civic 1.8
30 mpg
city
28 mpg
49 mpg
highway
43 mpg
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
653 mi
Range
471 mi
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
653 mi
471 mi
Honda Civic 1.8
Environmental Impact
111.8 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 T5 Polestar Performance
111.8 kWh
125 kWh
Honda Civic 1.8
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
220 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
Honda Civic 1.8
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
922 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