Honda Civic 2018 vs Volvo V40 2016
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 120 HP | 120 HP | |
| Torque: | 300 NM | 280 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.8 seconds | 10.5 seconds | |
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Honda Civic is more dynamic to drive. Honda Civic and Volvo V40 have the same engine power, but Honda Civic torque is 20 NM more than Volvo V40. Honda Civic reaches 100 km/h speed 0.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 3.6 | 3.4 | |
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The Volvo V40 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Honda Civic consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo V40, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Honda Civic could require 30 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 46 litres | 40 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1270 km in combined cycle | 1170 km in combined cycle | |
| 1350 km on highway | 1250 km on highway | ||
| Honda Civic gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 420'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Volvo V40 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 13 years | 4 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Used also on Volvo V40 Cross Country | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.52 m | 4.37 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.44 m | |
| Honda Civic is 15 cm longer than the Volvo V40, width is practically the same also the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 414 litres | 335 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1245 litres | 1500 litres | |
| Honda Civic has 79 litres more trunk space than the Volvo V40. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volvo V40 (by 255 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.3 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Honda Civic is 0.5 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`710 kg | 1`920 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`287 kg | 1`457 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 423 kg | 463 kg | |
| 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 (€): | 28 400 | 11 200 | |
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