BMW 3 series 1996 vs Honda Civic 2014
| Body: | Sedan | Estate car / wagon | |
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| The wagon generally has more cargo space due to a larger trunk door opening, a roof that extends as far back as possible, and the ability to convert the rear of the passenger compartment into cargo space. Sedans tend to be quieter than wagons due to a more isolated rear area. | |||
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 1.9 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 140 HP | 142 HP | |
| Torque: | 180 NM | 174 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11 seconds | 10.9 seconds | |
| BMW 3 series engine produces 2 HP less power than Honda Civic, but torque is 6 NM more than Honda Civic. Due to the lower power, BMW 3 series reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.8 | 6.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.8 l/100km | 7.5 l/100km | |
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The Honda Civic is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification BMW 3 series consumes 2.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Honda Civic, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the BMW 3 series could require 345 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 3 series consumes 1.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Honda Civic. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 65 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 730 km in combined cycle | 760 km in combined cycle | |
| 1000 km on highway | 960 km on highway | ||
| 730 km with real consumption | 660 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| 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: | 4.43 m | 4.54 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.39 m | 1.48 m | |
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BMW 3 series is smaller. BMW 3 series is 11 cm shorter than the Honda Civic, 7 cm narrower, while the height of BMW 3 series is 9 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 435 litres | 624 litres | |
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Honda Civic has more luggage space. BMW 3 series has 189 litres less trunk space than the Honda Civic. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10 meters | 11.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 3 series is 1.8 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 (kg): | 1`760 | 1`830 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | average | |
| Average price (€): | 3000 | 7800 | |
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