BMW 3 series 2022 vs Honda Civic 2024
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.5 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 170 HP | 200 HP | |
| Torque: | 250 NM | 260 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.1 seconds | n/a seconds | |
| BMW 3 series engine produces 30 HP less power than Honda Civic, whereas torque is 10 NM less than Honda Civic. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.2 | 7.6 | |
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The Honda Civic is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. BMW 3 series consumes 0.6 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 90 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 59 litres | 46 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 710 km in combined cycle | 600 km in combined cycle | |
| 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) | |
| 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: | 4.72 m | 4.66 m | |
| Width: | 1.83 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.41 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. BMW 3 series is 7 cm longer than the Honda Civic, 3 cm wider, while the height of BMW 3 series is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 480 litres | 408 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
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BMW 3 series has more luggage capacity. BMW 3 series has 72 litres more trunk space than the Honda Civic. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12 meters | 11.6 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: | 2`070 kg | 1`800 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`515 kg | 1`339 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 555 kg | 461 kg | |
| BMW 3 series load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 17 procentiem more than Honda Civic. Therefore, BMW 3 series is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
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| Average price (€): | 34 000 | no data | |
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