Honda Civic 2015 vs BMW 3 series 2015
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.5 Petrol | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 174 HP | 190 HP | |
| Torque: | 220 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | 7.3 seconds | |
| Honda Civic engine produces 16 HP less power than BMW 3 series, whereas torque is 180 NM less than BMW 3 series. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.7 | 4.7 | |
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The BMW 3 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Honda Civic consumes 2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Honda Civic could require 300 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 46 litres | 57 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 680 km in combined cycle | 1210 km in combined cycle | |
| 820 km on highway | 1350 km on highway | ||
| BMW 3 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | |
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BMW 3 sērija 2015: BMW xDrive is a proactive all-wheel drive system without a center differential that engages before the vehicle becomes destabilized, unnoticed by the driver. Torque is distributed between the axles by an electronically controlled multi-plate clutch in the transfer case. The clutch is partially locked at most times, distributing power to both axles in a 40/60 front/rear ratio, but the system is capable of sending 100% of the torque to either axle. At higher speeds or when parking, multi-plate clutch is disengaged and all power is transferred to the rear wheels. DSC system (Dynamic Stability Control) also brakes the wheels separately to regain traction and assist in cornering. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 330'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 11 years | 10 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Honda CR-V, Honda Accord | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 1 sērija, BMW X3, BMW 2 sērija | |
| 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: | no | yes | |
| 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: | 4.63 m | 4.63 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.43 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Honda Civic and BMW 3 series are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 428 litres | 480 litres | |
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BMW 3 series has more luggage space. Honda Civic has 52 litres less trunk space than the BMW 3 series. | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | 11.7 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`315 | 2`110 | |
| 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 (€): | 16 800 | 23 200 | |
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