Honda Civic 2015 vs BMW 4 series 2013
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.5 Petrol | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Honda Civic) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (BMW 4 series) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 174 HP | 184 HP | |
| Torque: | 220 NM | 380 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | 7.5 seconds | |
| Honda Civic engine produces 10 HP less power than BMW 4 series, whereas torque is 160 NM less than BMW 4 series. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.7 | 4.6 | |
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The BMW 4 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Honda Civic consumes 2.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 4 series, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Honda Civic could require 315 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 46 litres | 57 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 680 km in combined cycle | 1230 km in combined cycle | |
| 820 km on highway | 1390 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: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
| 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: | 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: | 13 years | 19 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 3 sērija, BMW 1 sērija, BMW X3, BMW X1 | |
| 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: | no | yes | |
| 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 2.0 engine: Because of problems with the timing chain, which tends to stretch at 100,000 km, the BMW N47 engine is sometimes called the worst BMW engine. Replacing the timing chain also requires removing the engine from ... More about BMW 4 sērija 2013 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.63 m | 4.64 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.83 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.39 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Honda Civic and BMW 4 series are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 428 litres | 481 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1300 litres | |
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BMW 4 series has more luggage space. Honda Civic has 53 litres less trunk space than the BMW 4 series. | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | 11.3 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`315 | 2`085 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 16 400 | 17 800 | |
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