Honda Civic Type-R (2009 – 2010) vs Volvo C30 (2009 – 2013): specs compared

The Honda Civic Type-R is the more powerful of the two, with up to 240 hp against 230 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 6.0 s against 6.7 s. The Volvo C30 uses less fuel, from 3.0 L/100 km against 9.0 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,279 kg against 1,300 kg.

Specification Honda Civic Type-R Honda Civic Type-R 2009 – 2010 Volvo C30 Volvo C30 2009 – 2013
Overview
Origin Japan Sweden
Documented years 2009 – 2010 2009 – 2013
Body style — —
Variants 1 16
Fuel Petrol Petrol, Diesel, Gas / other
Drive FWD FWD
Gearbox Manual Automatic · Manual
Performance
Power 240 hp 101 – 230 hp
Torque 213 Nm 149 – 400 Nm
0–100 km/h 6.0 s 6.7 – 11.8 s
Top speed 241 km/h 185 – 240 km/h
Economy
Fuel economy 9.0 L/100 km 3.0 – 9.0 L/100 km
Dimensions
Length 4,280 mm 4,265 mm
Width 1,793 mm 1,781 mm
Height 1,440 mm 1,445 mm
Wheelbase 2,634 mm 2,639 mm
Curb weight 1,300 kg 1,279 – 1,479 kg

Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.

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