Volvo S40 2007 vs Honda Civic 2012
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 125 HP | 142 HP | |
| Torque: | 165 NM | 174 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11 seconds | 8.7 seconds | |
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Honda Civic is a more dynamic driving. Volvo S40 engine produces 17 HP less power than Honda Civic, whereas torque is 9 NM less than Honda Civic. Due to the lower power, Volvo S40 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.3 | 6.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.2 l/100km | 7.1 l/100km | |
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The Honda Civic is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volvo S40 consumes 0.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Honda Civic, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volvo S40 could require 105 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volvo S40 consumes 1.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Honda Civic. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 750 km in combined cycle | 750 km in combined cycle | |
| 960 km on highway | 900 km on highway | ||
| 670 km with real consumption | 700 km with real consumption | ||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.48 m | 4.55 m | |
| Width: | 1.77 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.44 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Volvo S40 is 7 cm shorter than the Honda Civic, 2 cm wider, while the height of Volvo S40 is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 404 litres | 440 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
883 litres | no data | |
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Honda Civic has more luggage space. Volvo S40 has 36 litres less trunk space than the Honda Civic. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 11.56 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volvo S40 is 0.56 metres less than that of the Honda Civic, which means Volvo S40 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`850 | 1`680 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below 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 (€): | 4200 | 7400 | |
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