BMW 3 series 2022 vs Honda Civic 2024
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 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." | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 NM | 180 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.3 seconds | n/a seconds | |
| BMW 3 series and Honda Civic have the same engine power, but BMW 3 series torque is 140 NM more than Honda Civic. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.5 | 6.9 | |
|
The BMW 3 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. BMW 3 series consumes 1.4 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 210 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 59 litres | 46 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1070 km in combined cycle | 660 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. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 141 mm (5.6 inches) | 134 mm (5.3 inches) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.72 m | 4.69 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 3 cm longer than the Honda Civic, 3 cm wider, while the height of BMW 3 series is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 480 litres | 419 litres | |
|
BMW 3 series has more luggage capacity. BMW 3 series has 61 litres more trunk space than the Honda Civic. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.4 meters | 11.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 3 series is 0.2 metres less than that of the Honda Civic. | |||
| Gross weight: | 2`125 kg | 1`750 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`555 kg | 1`305 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 570 kg | 445 kg | |
| BMW 3 series load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 22 procentiem more than Honda Civic. Therefore, BMW 3 series is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 34 000 | no data | |
| Pros and Cons: |
BMW 3 sērija has
|
| |