Honda Civic 2001 vs BMW 3 series 2001

 
Honda Civic
2001 - 2003
BMW 3 series
2001 - 2005
Gearbox: ManualManual
Engine: 1.6 Petrol1.8 Petrol

Performance

Power: 110 HP116 HP
Torque: 152 NM175 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 10.5 seconds11 seconds
Honda Civic engine produces 6 HP less power than BMW 3 series, whereas torque is 23 NM less than BMW 3 series. Despite less power, Honda Civic reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds faster.

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 6.76.9
Real fuel consumption: 7.2 l/100km8.2 l/100km
The Honda Civic is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise.
By specification Honda Civic consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series, which means that by driving the Honda Civic over 15,000 km in a year you can save 30 litres of fuel.
By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Honda Civic consumes 1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series.
Fuel tank capacity: 50 litres63 litres
Full fuel tank distance: 740 km in combined cycle910 km in combined cycle
900 km on highway1180 km on highway
690 km with real consumption760 km with real consumption
BMW 3 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank.

Drive type

Wheel drive type: Front wheel drive (FWD)Rear wheel drive (RWD)
Front-wheel drive cars (Honda Civic) have better traction on slippery roads and when climbing hills, better fuel economy, and are less expensive to purchase. On the disadvantage side, FWD cars usually have less towing capacity, poorer acceleration and harder handling. Rear-wheel drive cars (BMW 3 series) have better handling on dry roads, better acceleration, more even weight distribution and more fun to drive. RWD is also better for towing large loads. The cons of rear-wheel drive are less interior and trunk space and more difficulty maneuvering in wet and snowy conditions.

Dimensions

Length: 4.28 m4.26 m
Width: 1.70 m1.75 m
Height: 1.50 m1.41 m
Honda Civic is 2 cm longer than the BMW 3 series, 5 cm narrower, while the height of Honda Civic is 9 cm higher.
Trunk capacity: 370 litres310 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
1050 litres1100 litres
Honda Civic has 60 litres more trunk space than the BMW 3 series. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in BMW 3 series (by 50 litres).
Turning diameter: 10.6 meters10 meters
The turning circle of the Honda Civic is 0.6 metres more than that of the BMW 3 series, which means Honda Civic can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
Gross weight (kg): 1`6301`800
Safety:
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 BMW 3 series, so Honda Civic quality could be a bit better.
Average price (€): 10002200
Rating in user reviews: 8.3/10 7.9/10
Pros and Cons: Honda Civic has
  • roomier boot
  • lower price
BMW 3 sērija has
  • more power
  • more full fuel tank mileage
  • better manoeuvrability
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