Honda Civic 1996 vs Volvo S40 2000
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.5 Petrol | 1.9 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Honda Civic) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Volvo S40) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 114 HP | 102 HP | |
| Torque: | 138 NM | 215 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.4 seconds | 12 seconds | |
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Honda Civic is more dynamic to drive. Honda Civic engine produces 12 HP more power than Volvo S40, but torque is 77 NM less than Volvo S40. Thanks to more power Honda Civic reaches 100 km/h speed 1.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.8 | 5.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.8 l/100km | 5.3 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 1.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo S40. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 660 km in combined cycle | 1110 km in combined cycle | |
| 800 km on highway | 1420 km on highway | ||
| 660 km with real consumption | 1130 km with real consumption | ||
| Volvo S40 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: | 4.46 m | 4.48 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.72 m | |
| Height: | 1.39 m | 1.41 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Honda Civic is 2 cm shorter than the Volvo S40, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Honda Civic is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 410 litres | 471 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
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Volvo S40 has more luggage space. Honda Civic has 61 litres less trunk space than the Volvo S40. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Honda Civic is 1 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`600 | 1`770 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | below average | |
| Honda Civic has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Volvo S40, so Honda Civic quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 1000 | 800 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 9.0/10 | 7.0/10 | |
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