Honda Accord 2003 vs BMW 3 series 2002
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.2 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 140 HP | 115 HP | |
| Torque: | 340 NM | 265 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.3 seconds | 11 seconds | |
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Honda Accord is more dynamic to drive. Honda Accord engine produces 25 HP more power than BMW 3 series, whereas torque is 75 NM more than BMW 3 series. Thanks to more power Honda Accord reaches 100 km/h speed 0.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.8 | 5.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.6 l/100km | 6.1 l/100km | |
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The BMW 3 series is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Honda Accord consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series, which means that by driving the Honda Accord over 15,000 km in a year you can save 15 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Honda Accord consumes 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 65 litres | 63 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1120 km in combined cycle | 1060 km in combined cycle | |
| 1350 km on highway | 1280 km on highway | ||
| 980 km with real consumption | 1030 km with real consumption | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 480'000 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 BMW 3 series engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 9 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Honda CR-V, Honda Civic, Honda FR-V | Used also on BMW 5 sērija | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Honda Accord might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| 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: | 4.75 m | 4.48 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.74 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.41 m | |
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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 litres | 435 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1657 litres | no data | |
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Honda Accord has more luggage capacity. Honda Accord has 141 litres more trunk space than the BMW 3 series. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.6 meters | 10 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): | no data | 1`980 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | average | below average | |
| Honda Accord has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW 3 series has serious deffects in 15 percent more cases than Honda Accord, so Honda Accord quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1600 | 2400 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.0/10 | 7.9/10 | |
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