BMW 3 series 1992 vs Honda Civic 1996
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 105 HP | |
| Torque: | 190 NM | 140 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.9 seconds | 10.1 seconds | |
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BMW 3 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 3 series engine produces 45 HP more power than Honda Civic, whereas torque is 50 NM more than Honda Civic. Thanks to more power BMW 3 series reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.0 | 7.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.3 l/100km | 7.5 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 2 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 300 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 3 series consumes 1.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Honda Civic. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 65 litres | 45 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 720 km in combined cycle | 640 km in combined cycle | |
| 970 km on highway | 750 km on highway | ||
| 690 km with real consumption | 600 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: | 4.43 m | 4.46 m | |
| Width: | 1.71 m | 1.70 m | |
| Height: | 1.37 m | 1.38 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. BMW 3 series is 3 cm shorter than the Honda Civic, 1 cm wider, while the height of BMW 3 series is 1 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 435 litres | 405 litres | |
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BMW 3 series has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, BMW 3 series has 30 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: | 10 meters | 10 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`760 | 1`550 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | above average | |
| Honda Civic has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW 3 series has serious deffects in 35 percent more cases than Honda Civic, so Honda Civic quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 3000 | 1200 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.1/10 | 9.0/10 | |
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