Volvo S40 2007 vs Honda Civic 2012
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.4 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 140 HP | 140 HP | |
| Torque: | 220 NM | 175 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11 seconds | 10.7 seconds | |
| Volvo S40 and Honda Civic have the same engine power, but Volvo S40 torque is 45 NM more than Honda Civic. Volvo S40 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.1 | 6.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.0 l/100km | 7.3 l/100km | |
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The Honda Civic is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volvo S40 consumes 2.4 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 360 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volvo S40 consumes 1.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Honda Civic. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 680 km in combined cycle | 740 km in combined cycle | |
| 920 km on highway | 980 km on highway | ||
| 680 km with real consumption | 680 km with real consumption | ||
| Honda Civic gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 560'000 km | 390'000 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 S40 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 13 years | 9 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Volvo V70, Volvo S80, Volvo S60, Volvo V50, Volvo S70 | Used also on 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. Volvo S40 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Volvo S40 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: | 4.48 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`940 | no data | |
| 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 (€): | 4600 | 7800 | |
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