Honda Civic 2008 vs BMW 3 series 2008
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 140 HP | 143 HP | |
| Torque: | 175 NM | 190 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.1 seconds | 9.9 seconds | |
| Honda Civic engine produces 3 HP less power than BMW 3 series, whereas torque is 15 NM less than BMW 3 series. Despite less power, Honda Civic reaches 100 km/h speed 0.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.5 | 6.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.6 l/100km | 8.8 l/100km | |
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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 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Honda Civic could require 15 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Honda Civic consumes 1.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 63 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 760 km in combined cycle | 980 km in combined cycle | |
| 900 km on highway | 1210 km on highway | ||
| 650 km with real consumption | 710 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) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 390'000 km | 350'000 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 Honda Civic engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 9 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Honda FR-V | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 1 sērija | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The BMW 3 series 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: | 4.55 m | 4.53 m | |
| Width: | 1.75 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.42 m | |
| Honda Civic is 2 cm longer than the BMW 3 series, 7 cm narrower, while the height of Honda Civic is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 350 litres | 460 litres | |
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BMW 3 series has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Honda Civic has 110 litres less trunk space than the BMW 3 series. This could mean that the Honda Civic uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 11 meters | |
| Power steering: | Hydraulic power steering | Electric power steering | |
| Hydraulic power steering is technologically more complex, louder, increases fuel consumption and requires more servicing. It has the advantages of more power, less strain on the car's electrical system and better feedback (feeling) when steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`675 | 1`910 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | above average | |
| BMW 3 series has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Honda Civic has serious deffects in 25 percent more cases than BMW 3 series, so BMW 3 series quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 4200 | 5800 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 9.3/10 | 7.3/10 | |
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