Honda Civic 2018 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: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 1.0 Petrol | 1.5 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 126 HP | 152 HP | |
| Torque: | 180 NM | 250 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.4 seconds | 8.3 seconds | |
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Volvo V40 is a more dynamic driving. Honda Civic engine produces 26 HP less power than Volvo V40, whereas torque is 70 NM less than Volvo V40. Due to the lower power, Honda Civic reaches 100 km/h speed 2.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.4 | 5.9 | |
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The Honda Civic is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Honda Civic consumes 1.5 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 225 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 46 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1040 km in combined cycle | 1050 km in combined cycle | |
| 1270 km on highway | 1210 km on highway | ||
| 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`760 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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