BMW 3 series 2008 vs Honda Civic 2006
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 122 HP | 140 HP | |
| Torque: | 160 NM | 175 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.9 seconds | 9.3 seconds | |
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Honda Civic is a more dynamic driving. BMW 3 series engine produces 18 HP less power than Honda Civic, whereas torque is 15 NM less than Honda Civic. Due to the lower power, BMW 3 series reaches 100 km/h speed 2.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.4 | 7.0 | |
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The BMW 3 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. BMW 3 series consumes 0.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Honda Civic, which means that by driving the BMW 3 series over 15,000 km in a year you can save 90 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 63 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 980 km in combined cycle | 710 km in combined cycle | |
| 1210 km on highway | 800 km on highway | ||
| 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: | 330'000 km | 390'000 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 Honda Civic engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 6 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. Honda Civic might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| 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. | |||
| Honda Civic 2006 1.8 engine: The engine is demanding on the quality of petrol and oil used. Use of poor quality fuel can lead to repairs of the lambda sensor and catalytic converter. The chain tensioner and the engine cushions have a ... More about Honda Civic 2006 1.8 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.53 m | 4.49 m | |
| Width: | 1.82 m | 1.75 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.44 m | |
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BMW 3 series is larger, but slightly lower. BMW 3 series is 4 cm longer than the Honda Civic, 7 cm wider, while the height of BMW 3 series is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 460 litres | 390 litres | |
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BMW 3 series has more luggage capacity. BMW 3 series has 70 litres more trunk space than the Honda Civic. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 3 series is 0.4 metres more than that of the Honda Civic, which means BMW 3 series can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`900 | 1`675 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | average | |
| BMW 3 series has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Honda Civic, so BMW 3 series quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 5800 | 2400 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.3/10 | 8.5/10 | |
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