BMW 3 series 2012 vs Honda Civic 2012
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 1.8 Petrol | |
| Diesel (BMW 3 series) engines typically outperform gasoline engines in terms of fuel efficiency and low-end torque. This makes them more economical and better suited for towing or long-distance travel. However, gasoline (Honda Civic) engines mostly are lighter, quieter, and offer better acceleration and responsiveness, especially in smaller vehicles. For more information, see the article "Diesel or Petrol: Fuel Economy and Key Differences." | |||
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 184 HP | 140 HP | |
| Torque: | 380 NM | 175 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.6 seconds | 10.7 seconds | |
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BMW 3 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 3 series engine produces 44 HP more power than Honda Civic, whereas torque is 205 NM more than Honda Civic. Thanks to more power BMW 3 series reaches 100 km/h speed 3.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.4 | 6.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.3 l/100km | 7.3 l/100km | |
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The BMW 3 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification BMW 3 series consumes 2.3 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 345 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 3 series consumes 1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Honda Civic. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 57 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1290 km in combined cycle | 740 km in combined cycle | |
| 1460 km on highway | 980 km on highway | ||
| 900 km with real consumption | 680 km with real consumption | ||
| BMW 3 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| 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) | |
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: | 19 years | 9 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 1 sērija, BMW X3, BMW X1 | 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. BMW 3 series 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. | |||
| BMW 3 sērija 2012 2.0 engine: Because of problems with the timing chain, which tends to stretch at 100,000 km, the BMW N47 engine is sometimes called the worst BMW engine. Replacing the timing chain also requires removing the engine from ... More about BMW 3 sērija 2012 2.0 engine Honda Civic 2012 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 2012 1.8 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.62 m | 4.55 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.44 m | |
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BMW 3 series is larger, but slightly lower. BMW 3 series is 8 cm longer than the Honda Civic, 6 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 480 litres | 440 litres | |
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BMW 3 series has more luggage capacity. BMW 3 series has 40 litres more trunk space than the Honda Civic. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.3 meters | 11.56 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 3 series is 0.26 metres less than that of the Honda Civic. | |||
| Gross weight: | 1`980 kg | no data | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | below average | above average | |
| Honda Civic has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW 3 series has serious deffects in 25 percent more cases than Honda Civic, so Honda Civic quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 10 600 | 6400 | |
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