Honda Civic 1996 vs Volvo S40 2000
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.5 Petrol | 1.9 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 114 HP | 136 HP | |
| Torque: | 138 NM | 190 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.4 seconds | 11 seconds | |
| Honda Civic engine produces 22 HP less power than Volvo S40, whereas torque is 52 NM less than Volvo S40. Despite less power, Honda Civic reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.8 | 9.1 | |
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The Honda Civic is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Honda Civic consumes 2.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo S40, which means that by driving the Honda Civic over 15,000 km in a year you can save 345 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 660 km in combined cycle | 650 km in combined cycle | |
| 800 km on highway | 890 km on highway | ||
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 |
no data | 853 litres | |
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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 (€): | 800 | 800 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 9.0/10 | 6.9/10 | |
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