Honda Civic 1997 vs BMW 3 series 2001
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.5 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 114 HP | 116 HP | |
| Torque: | 134 NM | 175 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.6 seconds | 11 seconds | |
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BMW 3 series is a more dynamic driving. Honda Civic engine produces 2 HP less power than BMW 3 series, whereas torque is 41 NM less than BMW 3 series. Due to the lower power, Honda Civic reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.6 | 6.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.7 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 0.3 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 45 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Honda Civic consumes 1.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 63 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 830 km in combined cycle | 910 km in combined cycle | |
| 980 km on highway | 1180 km on highway | ||
| 820 km with real consumption | 760 km with real consumption | ||
| 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: | 4.32 m | 4.26 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.75 m | |
| Height: | 1.39 m | 1.41 m | |
| Honda Civic is 6 cm longer than the BMW 3 series, 5 cm narrower, while the height of Honda Civic is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 375 litres | 310 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
825 litres | 1100 litres | |
| Honda Civic has 65 litres more trunk space than the BMW 3 series. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in BMW 3 series (by 275 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.3 meters | 10 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Honda Civic is 0.3 metres more than that of the BMW 3 series. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`550 | 1`800 | |
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| Quality: | average | below average | |
| Honda Civic has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW 3 series has serious deffects in 20 percent more cases than Honda Civic, so Honda Civic quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 2400 | 2400 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.3/10 | 7.9/10 | |
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