Honda Civic 2001 vs BMW 3 series 2001

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Honda Civic
2001 - 2003
BMW 3 series
2001 - 2005
Body: HatchbackSedan
The hatchback generally has more luggage space thanks to a larger trunk door opening and the ability to convert the rear of the passenger compartment into luggage space. Sedans tend to be quieter than hatchbacks, due to a more isolated rear area.
Gearbox: Manual/AutomaticManual/Automatic
Wheel drive type: Front wheel drive (FWD)Rear wheel drive (RWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
Honda Civic is available only with front wheel drive, while BMW 3 series can be equipped with rear wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive.
Engines: 1.4 - 2.01.8 - 3.0

Performance

Power: 90 - 200 HP105 - 231 HP
Torque: 130 - 220 NM165 - 410 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 6.8 - 14.2 seconds6.5 - 14 seconds
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Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 5.0 - 8.95.5 - 11.0
Honda Civic petrol engines consumes on average 1.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than BMW 3 series. On average, Honda Civic equipped with diesel engines consume 2.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series.
This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version!

Dimensions

Length: 4.14 m4.47 m
Width: 1.70 m1.74 m
Height: 1.44 m1.42 m
Honda Civic is smaller, but slightly higher.
Honda Civic is 33 cm shorter than the BMW 3 series, 4 cm narrower, while the height of Honda Civic is 2 cm higher.
Trunk capacity: 315 litres440 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
610 litresno data
BMW 3 series has more luggage space.
Honda Civic has 125 litres less trunk space than the BMW 3 series.
Turning diameter: 11.4 meters10 meters
The turning circle of the Honda Civic is 1.4 metres more than that of the BMW 3 series, which means Honda Civic can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
Gross weight (kg): ~ 1`592~ 1`964
Safety:
Quality:
above average

below average
Average price (€): 18002200
Rating in user reviews: 8.3/10 7.9/10
Pros and Cons: Honda Civic has
  • lower fuel consumption
  • fewer faults
  • lower price
BMW 3 sērija has
  • available with 4x4 drive
  • roomier boot
  • better manoeuvrability
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