Volvo S40 2004 vs Honda Civic 2006
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 1.8 Petrol | |
| Diesel (Volvo S40) engines typically outperform gasoline engines in terms of fuel efficiency and low-end torque. This makes them more economical and better suited for towing or long-distance travel. However, gasoline (Honda Civic) engines mostly are lighter, quieter, and offer better acceleration and responsiveness, especially in smaller vehicles. For more information, see the article "Diesel or Petrol: Fuel Economy and Key Differences." | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 136 HP | 140 HP | |
| Torque: | 340 NM | 175 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.5 seconds | 9.2 seconds | |
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Honda Civic is a more dynamic driving. Volvo S40 engine produces 4 HP less power than Honda Civic, but torque is 165 NM more than Honda Civic. Due to the lower power, Volvo S40 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.6 | 7.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.1 l/100km | 7.7 l/100km | |
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The Volvo S40 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volvo S40 consumes 1.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Honda Civic, which means that by driving the Volvo S40 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 210 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volvo S40 consumes 1.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Honda Civic. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 980 km in combined cycle | 710 km in combined cycle | |
| 1220 km on highway | 800 km on highway | ||
| 900 km with real consumption | 640 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. | |||
| Honda Civic 2006 1.8 engine: The engine is demanding on the quality of petrol and oil used. Use of poor quality fuel can lead to repairs of the lambda sensor and catalytic converter. The chain tensioner and the engine cushions have a ... More about Honda Civic 2006 1.8 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.47 m | 4.49 m | |
| Width: | 1.77 m | 1.75 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.44 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Volvo S40 is 2 cm shorter than the Honda Civic, 2 cm wider, while the height of Volvo S40 is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 404 litres | 390 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
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| Even though the car is shorter, Volvo S40 has 14 litres more trunk space than the Honda Civic. The Honda Civic may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volvo S40 is 0.4 metres more than that of the Honda Civic, which means Volvo S40 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`940 | 1`675 | |
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| Quality: | average | above 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 (€): | 2200 | 3000 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.6/10 | 8.5/10 | |
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