Honda Civic 1998 vs Volvo V40 1999
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 1.9 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 105 HP | 95 HP | |
| Torque: | 210 NM | 190 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.8 seconds | 12.5 seconds | |
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Honda Civic is more dynamic to drive. Honda Civic engine produces 10 HP more power than Volvo V40, whereas torque is 20 NM more than Volvo V40. Thanks to more power Honda Civic reaches 100 km/h speed 3.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.3 | 5.6 | |
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The Honda Civic is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Honda Civic consumes 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo V40, which means that by driving the Honda Civic over 15,000 km in a year you can save 45 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1030 km in combined cycle | 1070 km in combined cycle | |
| 1270 km on highway | 1300 km on highway | ||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.42 m | 4.48 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.72 m | |
| Height: | 1.41 m | 1.41 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Honda Civic is 6 cm shorter than the Volvo V40, 2 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 415 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1312 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | no data | 10.6 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`710 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | below average | |
| Honda Civic has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volvo V40 has serious deffects in 20 percent more cases than Honda Civic, so Honda Civic quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1600 | 600 | |
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