Honda Civic 2003 vs BMW 1 series 2004
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine: | 1.7 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 100 HP | 163 HP | |
| Torque: | 220 NM | 340 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.5 seconds | 7.9 seconds | |
|
BMW 1 series is a more dynamic driving. Honda Civic engine produces 63 HP less power than BMW 1 series, whereas torque is 120 NM less than BMW 1 series. Due to the lower power, Honda Civic reaches 100 km/h speed 3.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.0 | 5.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.8 l/100km | 6.5 l/100km | |
|
The Honda Civic is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Honda Civic consumes 0.7 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 105 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Honda Civic consumes 0.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 1 series. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1000 km in combined cycle | 870 km in combined cycle | |
| 1130 km on highway | 1080 km on highway | ||
| 860 km with real consumption | 760 km with real consumption | ||
| Honda Civic 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 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.28 m | 4.23 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.75 m | |
| Height: | 1.50 m | 1.43 m | |
| Honda Civic is 5 cm longer than the BMW 1 series, 5 cm narrower, while the height of Honda Civic is 7 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 330 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1150 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 11 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`200 | 1`840 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | average | |
| Honda Civic has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW 1 series has serious deffects in 20 percent more cases than Honda Civic, so Honda Civic quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1400 | 3000 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.4/10 | 8.2/10 | |
| Pros and Cons: |
Honda Civic has
|
BMW 1 sērija has
| |