BMW 3 series 2005 vs Honda Civic 2008
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 1.8 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 163 HP | 140 HP | |
| Torque: | 340 NM | 175 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.3 seconds | 9.3 seconds | |
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BMW 3 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 3 series engine produces 23 HP more power than Honda Civic, whereas torque is 165 NM more than Honda Civic. Thanks to more power BMW 3 series reaches 100 km/h speed 1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.7 | 6.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.3 l/100km | 8.4 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 BMW 3 series consumes 0.1 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 15 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, BMW 3 series consumes 1.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Honda Civic. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 61 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 910 km in combined cycle | 750 km in combined cycle | |
| 1150 km on highway | 900 km on highway | ||
| 830 km with real consumption | 590 km with real consumption | ||
| BMW 3 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 390'000 km | 390'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 9 years | 9 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on BMW 1 sērija | Used also on Honda FR-V | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| 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: | 4.52 m | 4.55 m | |
| Width: | 1.82 m | 1.75 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.44 m | |
| BMW 3 series is 3 cm shorter than the Honda Civic, 7 cm wider, while the height of BMW 3 series is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 460 litres | 350 litres | |
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BMW 3 series has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, BMW 3 series has 110 litres more trunk space than the Honda Civic. The Honda Civic may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 11 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`965 | 1`675 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | above average | above average | |
| Honda Civic has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW 3 series has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than Honda Civic, so Honda Civic quality is probably slightly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 4600 | 4200 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.7/10 | 9.3/10 | |
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