Honda Civic 2012 vs BMW 4 series 2013
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 3.0 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Honda Civic) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (BMW 4 series) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 140 HP | 258 HP | |
| Torque: | 175 NM | 560 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.7 seconds | 5.3 seconds | |
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BMW 4 series is a more dynamic driving. Honda Civic engine produces 118 HP less power than BMW 4 series, whereas torque is 385 NM less than BMW 4 series. Due to the lower power, Honda Civic reaches 100 km/h speed 5.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.7 | 5.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.3 l/100km | 7.1 l/100km | |
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The BMW 4 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Honda Civic consumes 1.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 4 series, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Honda Civic could require 210 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Honda Civic consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 4 series. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 57 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 740 km in combined cycle | 1070 km in combined cycle | |
| 980 km on highway | 1160 km on highway | ||
| 680 km with real consumption | 800 km with real consumption | ||
| BMW 4 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) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 390'000 km | 420'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 9 years | 18 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Honda FR-V | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 3 sērija, BMW 7 sērija, BMW X3, BMW X6 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. BMW 4 series might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The BMW 4 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. | |||
| Honda Civic 2012 1.8 engine: The engine is demanding on the quality of petrol and oil used. Use of poor quality fuel can lead to repairs of the lambda sensor and catalytic converter. The chain tensioner and the engine cushions have a ... More about Honda Civic 2012 1.8 engine BMW 4 sērija 2013 3.0 engine: The N57 engine is a robust turbo diesel unit without any major systemic issues. Its longevity depends heavily on regular maintenance, including timely servicing, periodic cleaning of the intake system, and active regeneration of the diesel particulate filter. The ... More about BMW 4 sērija 2013 3.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.55 m | 4.64 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.83 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.39 m | |
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Honda Civic is smaller, but higher. Honda Civic is 9 cm shorter than the BMW 4 series, 7 cm narrower, while the height of Honda Civic is 5 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 440 litres | 481 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
no data | 1300 litres | |
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BMW 4 series has more luggage space. Honda Civic has 41 litres less trunk space than the BMW 4 series. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.56 meters | 11.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Honda Civic is 0.24 metres less than that of the BMW 4 series. | |||
| Gross weight: | no data | 2`235 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 6600 | 17 200 | |
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