Honda Civic 2015 vs BMW 4 series 2013
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.5 Petrol | 3.0 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 | 258 HP | |
| Torque: | 220 NM | 560 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | 5.3 seconds | |
| Honda Civic engine produces 84 HP less power than BMW 4 series, whereas torque is 340 NM less than BMW 4 series. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.7 | 5.3 | |
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The BMW 4 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Honda Civic consumes 1.4 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 210 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 46 litres | 57 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 680 km in combined cycle | 1070 km in combined cycle | |
| 820 km on highway | 1160 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) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 420'000 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: | 12 years | 17 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 7 sērija, BMW X3, BMW X6 | |
| 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 3.0 engine: The N57 engine is a robust turbo diesel unit without any major systemic issues. Its longevity depends heavily on regular maintenance, including timely servicing, periodic cleaning of the intake system, and active regeneration of the diesel particulate filter.
The ... More about BMW 4 sērija 2013 3.0 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 | 11.8 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`315 | 2`235 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 15 600 | 19 000 | |
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