Honda Civic 2006 vs Volvo S40 2004
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 140 HP | 136 HP | |
| Torque: | 175 NM | 340 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.2 seconds | 9.5 seconds | |
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Honda Civic is more dynamic to drive. Honda Civic engine produces 4 HP more power than Volvo S40, but torque is 165 NM less than Volvo S40. Thanks to more power Honda Civic reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.0 | 5.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.7 l/100km | 6.1 l/100km | |
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The Volvo S40 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Honda Civic consumes 1.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo S40, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Honda Civic could require 210 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Honda Civic consumes 1.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo S40. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 710 km in combined cycle | 980 km in combined cycle | |
| 800 km on highway | 1220 km on highway | ||
| 640 km with real consumption | 900 km with real consumption | ||
| Volvo S40 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.49 m | 4.47 m | |
| Width: | 1.75 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.45 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Honda Civic is 2 cm longer than the Volvo S40, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Honda Civic is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 390 litres | 404 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 883 litres | |
| Despite its longer length, Honda Civic has 14 litres less trunk space than the Volvo S40. This could mean that the Honda Civic uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Honda Civic is 0.4 metres less than that of the Volvo S40, which means Honda Civic can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`675 | 1`940 | |
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| Quality: | above average | average | |
| Honda Civic has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volvo S40 has serious deffects in 15 percent more cases than Honda Civic, so Honda Civic quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 2600 | 2400 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.5/10 | 8.5/10 | |
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