Honda Civic 2006 vs BMW 3 series 2005

 
Honda Civic
2006 - 2008
BMW 3 series
2005 - 2007
Gearbox: ManualManual
Engine: 1.8 Petrol2.0 Diesel
Camshaft drive: Timing chainTiming chain

Performance

Power: 140 HP163 HP
Torque: 175 NM340 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 9.2 seconds8.3 seconds
BMW 3 series is a more dynamic driving.
Honda Civic engine produces 23 HP less power than BMW 3 series, whereas torque is 165 NM less than BMW 3 series. Due to the lower power, Honda Civic reaches 100 km/h speed 0.9 seconds later.

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 7.05.7
Real fuel consumption: 7.7 l/100km6.5 l/100km
The BMW 3 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy.
By specification Honda Civic consumes 1.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Honda Civic could require 195 litres more fuel.
By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Honda Civic consumes 1.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series.
Fuel tank capacity: 50 litres61 litres
Full fuel tank distance: 710 km in combined cycle1070 km in combined cycle
800 km on highway1350 km on highway
640 km with real consumption930 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)

Engines

Average engine lifespan: 390'000 km390'000 km
Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used.
Engine production duration: 9 years9 years
Engine spread: Used also on Honda FR-VUsed also on BMW 1 sērija
In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts.
Hydraulic tappets: noyes
The BMW 3 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: 4.49 m4.52 m
Width: 1.75 m1.82 m
Height: 1.44 m1.42 m
Honda Civic is smaller, but slightly higher.
Honda Civic is 3 cm shorter than the BMW 3 series, 7 cm narrower, while the height of Honda Civic is 2 cm higher.
Trunk capacity: 390 litres460 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
no data460 litres
BMW 3 series has more luggage space.
Honda Civic has 70 litres less trunk space than the BMW 3 series.
Turning diameter: 10.6 meters11 meters
The turning circle of the Honda Civic is 0.4 metres less than that of the BMW 3 series, which means Honda Civic can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
Gross weight (kg): 1`6751`950
Safety:
Quality:
above average

above average
Honda Civic has fewer problems.
According to annual technical inspection data BMW 3 series has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than Honda Civic, so Honda Civic quality is probably slightly better
Average price (€): 26004600
Rating in user reviews: 8.5/10 7.7/10
Pros and Cons: Honda Civic has
  • fewer faults
  • higher ratings in user reviews
  • lower price
BMW 3 sērija has
  • more power
  • more dynamic
  • lower fuel consumption
  • more full fuel tank mileage
  • roomier boot
  • higher safety
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