Honda Accord 2003 vs BMW 3 series 2001

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Honda Accord
2003 - 2005
BMW 3 series
2001 - 2005
Gearbox: Manual/AutomaticManual/Automatic
Wheel drive type: Front wheel drive (FWD)Rear wheel drive (RWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
Honda Accord is available only with front wheel drive, while BMW 3 series can be equipped with rear wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive.
Engines: 2.0 - 2.41.8 - 3.0

Performance

Power: 140 - 190 HP115 - 231 HP
Torque: 190 - 340 NM175 - 410 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 8.4 - 11.5 seconds6.7 - 12 seconds
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Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 5.8 - 10.05.7 - 11.0
Honda Accord petrol engines consumes on average 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than BMW 3 series. On average, Honda Accord equipped with diesel engines consume 1.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series.
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Dimensions

Length: 4.75 m4.48 m
Width: 1.76 m1.74 m
Height: 1.47 m1.41 m
Honda Accord is larger.
Honda Accord is 27 cm longer than the BMW 3 series, 2 cm wider, while the height of Honda Accord is 6 cm higher.
Trunk capacity: 576 litres435 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
1657 litres1345 litres
Honda Accord has more luggage capacity.
Honda Accord has 141 litres more trunk space than the BMW 3 series. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Honda Accord (by 312 litres).
Turning diameter: 11.6 meters10 meters
The turning circle of the Honda Accord is 1.6 metres more than that of the BMW 3 series, which means Honda Accord can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
Gross weight (kg): ~ 2`050~ 2`062
Safety:
Quality:
above average

below average
Average price (€): 16002400
Rating in user reviews: 8.0/10 7.9/10
Pros and Cons: Honda Accord has
  • lower fuel consumption
  • roomier boot
  • fewer faults
  • lower price
BMW 3 sērija has
  • available with 4x4 drive
  • better manoeuvrability
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