Honda Civic VIII (FK/FN) or Volvo C30?

2006–2011 vs 2006–2012 · Hatchback 5-door vs Hatchback 3-door

In short

Length: Civic VIII (FK/FN) 4,256 mm, C30 4,266 mm — a 1 cm difference.
Boot: Civic VIII (FK/FN) 485 l, C30 251 l.
Lowest consumption: Civic VIII (FK/FN) 5.1 l/100 km, C30 3.8 l/100 km.
Power: Civic VIII (FK/FN) 73–103 kW, C30 80–100 kW.
Standard equipment: Civic VIII (FK/FN) 29 items (Comfort), C30 29 items (Kinetic).
Neither is listed on Autodrom right now.

Honda Civic VIII (FK/FN)2006–2011 · 3 engines · Comfort, Sport, ExecutiveSpecifications →Listings →

Volvo C302006–2012 · 4 engines · Kinetic, Momentum, Summum, R-DesignSpecifications →Listings →

Only differences

better value

	Honda Civic VIII (FK/FN)2006–2011no listings	Volvo C302006–2012no listings
Dimensions
Length	Length4,256 mm	Length4,252 mm–4,266 mm
Width	Width1,765 mm	Width1,782 mm
Height	Height1,460 mm	Height1,447 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,635 mm	Wheelbase2,640 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance145 mm	Ground clearance143 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume485 l	Trunk volume251 l
Curb weight	Curb weight1,185 kg–1,330 kg	Curb weight1,247 kg–1,330 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank50 l	Fuel tank52 l–55 l
Engines
Production years	Production years2006–2011	Production years2006–2012
Body type	Body typeHatchback 5-door	Body typeHatchback 3-door
Number of engines	Number of engines3	Number of engines4
Power	Power73–103 kW (99–140 hp)	Power80–100 kW (109–136 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)1.3–2.2	Displacement (l)1.6–2.0
Fuel	FuelPetrol, Diesel	FuelDiesel, Petrol
Gearbox	GearboxManual	GearboxManual
Drivetrain	DrivetrainFront-wheel	DrivetrainFront-wheel
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption5.1 l/100 km · 2.2 i-CTDi	Lowest consumption3.8 l/100 km · D2
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h8.6 s · 2.2 i-CTDi	Best 0–100 km/h9.4 s · 2.0D
Top speed	Top speed205 km/h	Top speed205 km/h
Trim levelsComfort · Kinetic
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim29 · Comfort	Items in the base trim29 · Kinetic
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim42 · Executive	Items in the top trim33 · Momentum
Equipment · Comfort8 · 6
Air Conditioning	Air Conditioning✓	Air Conditioning✓
Steering Wheel Height Adjustment	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓
Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment	Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment✓	Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment✓
Front Power Windows	Front Power Windows✓	Front Power Windows✓
Rear Power Windows	Rear Power Windows✓	Rear Power Windows—
Power Steering	Power Steering✓	Power Steering✓
Multifunction Steering Wheel	Multifunction Steering Wheel✓	Multifunction Steering Wheel—
Power-adjustable mirrors	Power-adjustable mirrors✓	Power-adjustable mirrors✓
Equipment · Interior3 · 4
Fabric	Fabric✓	Fabric✓
Driver's Seat Height Adjustment	Driver's Seat Height Adjustment✓	Driver's Seat Height Adjustment✓
4 Seats	4 Seats—	4 Seats✓
Folding Rear Seat	Folding Rear Seat✓	Folding Rear Seat✓
Equipment · Multimedia4 · 4
Audio System	Audio System✓	Audio System✓
USB Port	USB Port✓	USB Port✓
12V Socket	12V Socket✓	12V Socket✓
AUX input	AUX input✓	AUX input✓
Equipment · Visibility & lights1 · 1
Heated Side Mirrors	Heated Side Mirrors✓	Heated Side Mirrors✓
Equipment · Safety8 · 9
Driver's Airbag	Driver's Airbag✓	Driver's Airbag✓
Front Passenger Airbag	Front Passenger Airbag✓	Front Passenger Airbag✓
Front Side Airbags	Front Side Airbags✓	Front Side Airbags✓
Curtain Airbags	Curtain Airbags✓	Curtain Airbags✓
Rear Isofix Mounts	Rear Isofix Mounts✓	Rear Isofix Mounts✓
Traction Control	Traction Control—	Traction Control✓
Brake assist (BAS)	Brake assist (BAS)✓	Brake assist (BAS)✓
ABS	ABS✓	ABS✓
Electronic Stability Control (ESP)	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓
Equipment · Anti-theft2 · 2
Central Locking	Central Locking✓	Central Locking✓
Immobilizer	Immobilizer✓	Immobilizer✓
Equipment · Exterior3 · 3
Steel Wheels	Steel Wheels✓	Steel Wheels✓
R16 Wheels	R16 Wheels✓	R16 Wheels✓
Compact spare wheel	Compact spare wheel✓	Compact spare wheel✓
On Autodrom now
Listings	Listings0	Listings0

Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — Honda Civic VIII (FK/FN) or Volvo C30?

Length: Volvo C30 4,266 mm, Honda Civic VIII (FK/FN) 4,256 mm (a 10 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,640 vs 2,635 mm. Boot: 251 vs 485 l.

Which uses less fuel — Honda Civic VIII (FK/FN) or Volvo C30?

The most frugal Honda Civic VIII (FK/FN) uses 5.1 l/100 km (2.2 i-CTDi); the most frugal Volvo C30 3.8 l/100 km (D2).

Which is more powerful — Honda Civic VIII (FK/FN) or Volvo C30?

The strongest Honda Civic VIII (FK/FN) makes 103 kW (140 hp) (1.8 i-VTEC); the strongest Volvo C30 100 kW (136 hp) (2.0D).

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