BMW 3 series 2001 vs Honda Civic 2005
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 1.3 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 116 HP | 83 HP | |
| Torque: | 175 NM | 119 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11 seconds | 14.6 seconds | |
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BMW 3 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 3 series engine produces 33 HP more power than Honda Civic, whereas torque is 56 NM more than Honda Civic. Thanks to more power BMW 3 series reaches 100 km/h speed 3.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.9 | 5.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.2 l/100km | 6.6 l/100km | |
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The Honda Civic is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification BMW 3 series consumes 1 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 150 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 3 series consumes 1.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Honda Civic. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 63 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 910 km in combined cycle | 840 km in combined cycle | |
| 1180 km on highway | 980 km on highway | ||
| 760 km with real consumption | 750 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) | |
| 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: | 4.26 m | 4.25 m | |
| Width: | 1.75 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.41 m | 1.46 m | |
| BMW 3 series is 1 cm longer than the Honda Civic, 1 cm narrower, while the height of BMW 3 series is 5 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 310 litres | 455 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1100 litres | 1350 litres | |
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Honda Civic has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, BMW 3 series has 145 litres less trunk space than the Honda Civic. This could mean that the BMW 3 series uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Honda Civic (by 250 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 3 series is 1 metres less than that of the Honda Civic, which means BMW 3 series can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`800 | 1`670 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | low | above average | |
| Honda Civic has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW 3 series has serious deffects in 45 percent more cases than Honda Civic, so Honda Civic quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 2600 | 2000 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.9/10 | 7.8/10 | |
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