Honda Civic 2024 vs BMW 3 series 2022
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.5 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 200 HP | 170 HP | |
| Torque: | 260 NM | 250 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | 8.1 seconds | |
| Honda Civic engine produces 30 HP more power than BMW 3 series, whereas torque is 10 NM more than BMW 3 series. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.6 | 8.2 | |
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The Honda Civic is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Honda Civic consumes 0.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series, which means that by driving the Honda Civic over 15,000 km in a year you can save 90 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 46 litres | 59 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 600 km in combined cycle | 710 km in combined cycle | |
| BMW 3 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 3 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.66 m | 4.72 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.83 m | |
| Height: | 1.41 m | 1.43 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Honda Civic is 7 cm shorter than the BMW 3 series, 3 cm narrower, while the height of Honda Civic is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 408 litres | 480 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
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BMW 3 series has more luggage space. Honda Civic has 72 litres less trunk space than the BMW 3 series. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.6 meters | 12 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Honda Civic is 0.4 metres less than that of the BMW 3 series, which means Honda Civic can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | 1`800 kg | 2`070 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`339 kg | 1`515 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 461 kg | 555 kg | |
| Honda Civic load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 20 procentiem less than BMW 3 series. Therefore, BMW 3 series is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
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| Average price (€): | no data | 33 000 | |
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