Volvo C30 2009 vs Honda Civic 2008
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Diesel | 2.2 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain and belt | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 109 HP | 140 HP | |
| Torque: | 240 NM | 340 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.3 seconds | 8.6 seconds | |
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Honda Civic is a more dynamic driving. Volvo C30 engine produces 31 HP less power than Honda Civic, whereas torque is 100 NM less than Honda Civic. Due to the lower power, Volvo C30 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.7 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.5 | 5.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.2 l/100km | 6.1 l/100km | |
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The Volvo C30 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volvo C30 consumes 0.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Honda Civic, which means that by driving the Volvo C30 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 90 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volvo C30 consumes 0.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Honda Civic. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 52 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1150 km in combined cycle | 980 km in combined cycle | |
| 1360 km on highway | 1160 km on highway | ||
| 1000 km with real consumption | 810 km with real consumption | ||
| Volvo C30 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 350'000 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 C30 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 5 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Volvo S80, Volvo S40, Volvo V50 | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Honda CR-V, Honda Accord, Honda FR-V | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Honda Civic might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Volvo C30 engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.27 m | 4.26 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.46 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Volvo C30 is 1 cm longer than the Honda Civic, 2 cm wider, while the height of Volvo C30 is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 251 litres | 455 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1350 litres | |
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Honda Civic has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Volvo C30 has 204 litres less trunk space than the Honda Civic. This could mean that the Volvo C30 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 Volvo C30 is 0.4 metres less than that of the Honda Civic, which means Volvo C30 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`780 | 1`900 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Honda Civic scores higher in safety tests. The Honda Civic scores higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | below average | average | |
| Honda Civic has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volvo C30 has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than Honda Civic, so Honda Civic quality is probably slightly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 4800 | 4400 | |
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