Volvo V40 1999 vs Honda Civic 1998
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.9 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 95 HP | 105 HP | |
| Torque: | 190 NM | 210 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.5 seconds | 8.8 seconds | |
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Honda Civic is a more dynamic driving. Volvo V40 engine produces 10 HP less power than Honda Civic, whereas torque is 20 NM less than Honda Civic. Due to the lower power, Volvo V40 reaches 100 km/h speed 3.7 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.6 | 5.3 | |
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The Honda Civic is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volvo V40 consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Honda Civic, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volvo V40 could require 45 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1070 km in combined cycle | 1030 km in combined cycle | |
| 1300 km on highway | 1270 km on highway | ||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.48 m | 4.42 m | |
| Width: | 1.72 m | 1.70 m | |
| Height: | 1.41 m | 1.41 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Volvo V40 is 6 cm longer than the Honda Civic, 2 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 415 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1312 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 1`710 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | above average | |
| Honda Civic has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volvo V40 has serious deffects in 20 percent more cases than Honda Civic, so Honda Civic quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 600 | 1600 | |
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