Honda Civic 2003 vs BMW 3 series 2001
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 110 HP | 116 HP | |
| Torque: | 152 NM | 175 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.3 seconds | 11 seconds | |
| Honda Civic engine produces 6 HP less power than BMW 3 series, whereas torque is 23 NM less than BMW 3 series. Despite less power, Honda Civic reaches 100 km/h speed 0.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.7 | 6.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.1 l/100km | 8.2 l/100km | |
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The Honda Civic is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Honda Civic consumes 0.2 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 30 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 3 series. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 63 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 740 km in combined cycle | 910 km in combined cycle | |
| 900 km on highway | 1180 km on highway | ||
| 700 km with real consumption | 760 km with real consumption | ||
| BMW 3 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
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: | 4.28 m | 4.26 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.75 m | |
| Height: | 1.50 m | 1.41 m | |
| Honda Civic is 2 cm longer than the BMW 3 series, 5 cm narrower, while the height of Honda Civic is 9 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 310 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1100 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 10 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Honda Civic is 0.6 metres more than that of the BMW 3 series, which means Honda Civic can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`200 | 1`800 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | low | |
| Honda Civic has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW 3 series has serious deffects in 45 percent more cases than Honda Civic, so Honda Civic quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1400 | 2600 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.4/10 | 7.9/10 | |
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