BMW 3 series 2003 vs Honda Civic 2001
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 1.7 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 143 HP | 120 HP | |
| Torque: | 200 NM | 152 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.3 seconds | 9.7 seconds | |
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BMW 3 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 3 series engine produces 23 HP more power than Honda Civic, whereas torque is 48 NM more than Honda Civic. Thanks to more power BMW 3 series reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.4 | 7.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.3 l/100km | 6.9 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 0.4 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 60 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 3 series consumes 1.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Honda Civic. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 63 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 850 km in combined cycle | 710 km in combined cycle | |
| 1100 km on highway | 870 km on highway | ||
| 750 km with real consumption | 720 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) | |
| 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. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 380'000 km | 420'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 6 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Honda FR-V, Honda Stream | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Honda Civic 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.49 m | 4.44 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.70 m | |
| Height: | 1.37 m | 1.40 m | |
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BMW 3 series is larger, but slightly lower. BMW 3 series is 5 cm longer than the Honda Civic, 6 cm wider, while the height of BMW 3 series is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 410 litres | 441 litres | |
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Honda Civic has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, BMW 3 series has 31 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. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10 meters | 11.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 3 series is 1.6 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`820 | 1`570 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | below average | |
| Honda Civic has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for BMW 3 series, so Honda Civic quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 4200 | 1200 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.2/10 | 8.3/10 | |
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