BMW 4 series 2017 vs Honda Civic 2015
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 1.5 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 252 HP | 174 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 220 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.9 seconds | n/a seconds | |
| BMW 4 series engine produces 78 HP more power than Honda Civic, whereas torque is 130 NM more than Honda Civic. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.5 | 6.7 | |
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The BMW 4 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. BMW 4 series consumes 1.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Honda Civic, which means that by driving the BMW 4 series over 15,000 km in a year you can save 180 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 46 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1090 km in combined cycle | 680 km in combined cycle | |
| 1270 km on highway | 820 km on highway | ||
| BMW 4 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 4 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: | 320'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 10 years | 11 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 3 sērija, BMW 1 sērija, BMW X3, BMW 2 sērija | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Honda CR-V, Honda Accord | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. BMW 4 series might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The BMW 4 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: | 4.64 m | 4.63 m | |
| Width: | 1.83 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.39 m | 1.42 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. BMW 4 series is 1 cm longer than the Honda Civic, 3 cm wider, while the height of BMW 4 series is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 480 litres | 428 litres | |
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BMW 4 series has more luggage capacity. BMW 4 series has 52 litres more trunk space than the Honda Civic. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.3 meters | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`100 | 1`315 | |
| Safety: | |||
| BMW 4 series scores higher in safety tests, but Honda Civic is better rated in child safety tests. The Honda Civic scores significantly higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 36 000 | 16 800 | |
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