BMW 3 series 2008 vs Honda Civic 2008
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 143 HP | 140 HP | |
| Torque: | 190 NM | 175 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.9 seconds | 9.3 seconds | |
| BMW 3 series engine produces 3 HP more power than Honda Civic, whereas torque is 15 NM more than Honda Civic. Despite the higher power, BMW 3 series reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.4 | 6.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.8 l/100km | 8.4 l/100km | |
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The Honda Civic 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 0.2 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 30 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, BMW 3 series consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Honda Civic. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 63 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 980 km in combined cycle | 750 km in combined cycle | |
| 1210 km on highway | 900 km on highway | ||
| 710 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: | 350'000 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: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, 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. | |||
| BMW 3 sērija 2008 2.0 engine: The BMW N43 engine is built around a lightweight alloy cylinder block with a twin-cam, 16-valve head. It uses a dual-pump fuel delivery system—one located inside the tank to transfer fuel and supply the high-pressure pump, which then boosts fuel pressure up to 200 bar. Notably, the system lacks a fine fuel filter and relies only on a ... More about BMW 3 sērija 2008 2.0 engine Honda Civic 2008 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 2008 1.8 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.53 m | 4.55 m | |
| Width: | 1.82 m | 1.75 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.44 m | |
| BMW 3 series is 2 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`910 | 1`675 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | below average | |
| BMW 3 series has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Honda Civic has serious deffects in 25 percent more cases than BMW 3 series, so BMW 3 series quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 5800 | 3400 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.3/10 | 9.3/10 | |
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