Honda Civic 2017 vs Volvo V40 2016
| Body: | Sedan | Hatchback | |
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| The hatchback generally has more luggage space thanks to a larger trunk door opening and the ability to convert the rear of the passenger compartment into luggage space. Sedans tend to be quieter than hatchbacks, due to a more isolated rear area. | |||
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 1.5 Petrol | 1.5 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 182 HP | 152 HP | |
| Torque: | 240 NM | 250 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.1 seconds | 8.3 seconds | |
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Honda Civic is more dynamic to drive. Honda Civic engine produces 30 HP more power than Volvo V40, but torque is 10 NM less than Volvo V40. Thanks to more power Honda Civic reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.7 | 5.9 | |
| Honda Civic consumes 0.2 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 30 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 46 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 800 km in combined cycle | 1050 km in combined cycle | |
| 970 km on highway | 1210 km on highway | ||
| Volvo V40 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.63 m | 4.37 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.44 m | |
| Honda Civic is 26 cm longer than the Volvo V40, width is practically the same , while the height of Honda Civic is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 519 litres | 324 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
no data | 1500 litres | |
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Honda Civic has more luggage capacity. Honda Civic has 195 litres more trunk space than the Volvo V40. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.4 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Honda Civic is 0.6 metres more than that of the Volvo V40, which means Honda Civic can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | 1`740 kg | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | above average | |
| Volvo V40 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Honda Civic has serious deffects in 45 percent more cases than Volvo V40, so Volvo V40 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 16 200 | 11 200 | |
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