Volvo C30 2006 vs Honda Civic 2005
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Diesel | 1.3 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 109 HP | 83 HP | |
| Torque: | 240 NM | 119 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.9 seconds | 14.6 seconds | |
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Volvo C30 is more dynamic to drive. Volvo C30 engine produces 26 HP more power than Honda Civic, whereas torque is 121 NM more than Honda Civic. Thanks to more power Volvo C30 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.9 | 5.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.7 l/100km | 6.6 l/100km | |
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The Volvo C30 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volvo C30 consumes 1 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 150 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: | 55 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1120 km in combined cycle | 840 km in combined cycle | |
| 1300 km on highway | 980 km on highway | ||
| 960 km with real consumption | 750 km with real consumption | ||
| Volvo C30 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.25 m | 4.25 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.46 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Volvo C30 and Honda Civic are practically the same length. | |||
| 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. Volvo C30 has 204 litres less trunk space than the Honda Civic. | |||
| 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`670 | |
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| Quality: | below average | above average | |
| Honda Civic has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volvo C30 has serious deffects in 30 percent more cases than Honda Civic, so Honda Civic quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 4000 | 2000 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.4/10 | 7.8/10 | |
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