BMW 3 series 2004 vs Honda Civic 2006

 
BMW 3 series
2004 - 2005
Honda Civic
2006 - 2008
Body: CabrioSedan
Gearbox: AutomaticAutomatic
Engine: 2.0 Diesel1.8 Petrol
Camshaft drive: Timing chainTiming chain

Performance

Power: 150 HP140 HP
Torque: 330 NM175 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 9.7 seconds9.3 seconds
BMW 3 series engine produces 10 HP more power than Honda Civic, whereas torque is 155 NM more than Honda Civic. Despite the higher power, BMW 3 series reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds later.

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 6.37.0
Real fuel consumption: 7.6 l/100km8.1 l/100km
The BMW 3 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy.
By specification BMW 3 series consumes 0.7 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 105 litres of fuel.
By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 3 series consumes 0.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Honda Civic.
Fuel tank capacity: 63 litres50 litres
Full fuel tank distance: 1000 km in combined cycle710 km in combined cycle
1260 km on highway800 km on highway
820 km with real consumption610 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.

Engines

Average engine lifespan: 420'000 km390'000 km
Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used.
Engine production duration: 9 years9 years
Engine spread: Installed on at least 2 other car models, including BMW 1 sērija, BMW X3Used also on Honda FR-V
In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. BMW 3 series might be a better choice in this respect.
Hydraulic tappets: yesno
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 m4.49 m
Width: 1.76 m1.75 m
Height: 1.37 m1.44 m
BMW 3 series is larger, but lower.
BMW 3 series and Honda Civic are practically the same length.
Trunk capacity: 260 litres390 litres
Honda Civic has more luggage space.
BMW 3 series has 130 litres less trunk space than the Honda Civic.
Turning diameter: 10 meters10.6 meters
The turning circle of the BMW 3 series is 0.6 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): 2`0401`675
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 (€): 58002400
Rating in user reviews: 7.9/10 8.5/10
Pros and Cons: BMW 3 sērija has
  • more power
  • lower fuel consumption
  • more full fuel tank mileage
  • longer expected engine lifespan
  • better manoeuvrability
  • higher safety
Honda Civic has
  • roomier boot
  • fewer faults
  • higher ratings in user reviews
  • lower price
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