Honda Civic 2012 vs BMW 1 series 2011
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.3 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 99 HP | 136 HP | |
| Torque: | 127 NM | 220 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.4 seconds | 8.5 seconds | |
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BMW 1 series is a more dynamic driving. Honda Civic engine produces 37 HP less power than BMW 1 series, whereas torque is 93 NM less than BMW 1 series. Due to the lower power, Honda Civic reaches 100 km/h speed 4.9 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.4 | 5.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.1 l/100km | 7.2 l/100km | |
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The Honda Civic is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Honda Civic consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 1 series, which means that by driving the Honda Civic over 15,000 km in a year you can save 15 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Honda Civic consumes 1.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 1 series. | |||
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 1 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 | 320'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 23 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Honda Jazz | Used also on BMW 3 sērija | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Honda Civic might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The BMW 1 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: | 4.30 m | 4.32 m | |
| Width: | 1.77 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.42 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Honda Civic is 2 cm shorter than the BMW 1 series, width is practically the same , while the height of Honda Civic is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 477 litres | 360 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1200 litres | |
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Honda Civic has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Honda Civic has 117 litres more trunk space than the BMW 1 series. The BMW 1 series may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.08 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Honda Civic is 0.18 metres more than that of the BMW 1 series. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 1`820 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | above average | average | |
| Honda Civic has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW 1 series has serious deffects in 15 percent more cases than Honda Civic, so Honda Civic quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 8800 | 8600 | |
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