BMW 3 series 2003 vs Honda Civic 2001
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 1.7 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." | |||
| 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: | 150 HP | 120 HP | |
| Torque: | 330 NM | 152 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.8 seconds | 9.7 seconds | |
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BMW 3 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 3 series engine produces 30 HP more power than Honda Civic, whereas torque is 178 NM more than Honda Civic. Thanks to more power BMW 3 series reaches 100 km/h speed 0.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.7 | 7.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.4 l/100km | 6.8 l/100km | |
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The BMW 3 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification BMW 3 series consumes 1.3 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 195 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 3 series consumes 0.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Honda Civic. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 63 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1100 km in combined cycle | 710 km in combined cycle | |
| 1400 km on highway | 870 km on highway | ||
| 980 km with real consumption | 730 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: | 420'000 km | 420'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 9 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on BMW X3 | 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. | |||
| BMW 3 sērija 2003 2.0 engine: The BMW M47D20TU is a 2.0-liter diesel engine generally regarded as a durable unit capable of covering more than 400,000 km with proper maintenance. It uses a timing chain drive positioned at the front of the engine, which simplifies servicing compared with some later BMW diesels. The fuel system and overall ... More about BMW 3 sērija 2003 2.0 engine | |||
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`915 | 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 (€): | 4600 | 1000 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.2/10 | 8.3/10 | |
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