BMW 3 series 2003 vs Honda Civic 2006
Select specific versions of each model (by engine capacity, power, drivetrain and gearbox) for an accurate comparison
| Body: | Cabrio | Sedan | |
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| Gearbox: | Manual/Automatic | Manual/Automatic | |
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| BMW 3 series is available with rear wheel drive, while Honda Civic can be equipped with front wheel drive. | |||
| Engines: | 2.0 - 3.0 | 1.3 - 1.8 | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 143 - 231 HP | 95 - 140 HP | |
| Torque: | 200 - 330 NM | 123 - 175 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.9 - 11.3 seconds | 7.5 - 12.8 seconds | |
| In general, BMW 3 series are available with more powerful and dynamic engines than Honda Civic. Select a car version for a more accurate comparison! | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.3 - 10.0 | 4.6 - 9.8 | |
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BMW 3 series petrol engines consumes on average 2.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than Honda Civic. This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version! | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.49 m | 4.48 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.75 m | |
| Height: | 1.37 m | 1.44 m | |
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BMW 3 series is larger, but lower. BMW 3 series and Honda Civic are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 260 litres | 485 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
300 litres | 1190 litres | |
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Honda Civic has more luggage space. BMW 3 series has 225 litres less trunk space than the Honda Civic. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Honda Civic (by 890 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 3 series is 0.6 metres less than that of the Honda Civic, which means BMW 3 series can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | ~ 1`998 kg | ~ 1`679 kg | |
| Net weight: | ~ 1`646 kg | ~ 1`232 kg | |
| Load capacity: | ~ 352 kg | ~ 447 kg | |
| BMW 3 series load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 27 procentiem less than Honda Civic. Therefore, Honda Civic is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
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| Quality: | average | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 6000 | 3400 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.9/10 | 8.5/10 | |
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