BMW 4 series 2013 vs Honda Civic 2015
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Petrol | 1.5 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 306 HP | 174 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 220 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.2 seconds | n/a seconds | |
| BMW 4 series engine produces 132 HP more power than Honda Civic, whereas torque is 180 NM more than Honda Civic. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.5 | 6.7 | |
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The Honda Civic is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. BMW 4 series consumes 0.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Honda Civic, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the BMW 4 series could require 120 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 46 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 800 km in combined cycle | 680 km in combined cycle | |
| 1070 km on highway | 820 km on highway | ||
| BMW 4 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 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: | 420'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a BMW 4 series engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 9 years | 12 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 7 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 3 sērija, BMW X5, BMW 1 sērija, BMW X3, BMW X6 | 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. | |||
| 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. | |||
| BMW 4 sērija 2013 3.0 engine: Using poor quality oil on this engine will quickly lead to soot build-up, resulting in damage to the hydrocompensators, Vanos and Valvetronic systems. | |||
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 and Honda Civic are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 481 litres | 428 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
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BMW 4 series has more luggage capacity. BMW 4 series has 53 litres more trunk space than the Honda Civic. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.3 meters | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`145 | 1`315 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 19 000 | 15 600 | |
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