Honda Civic 2006 vs BMW 3 series 2008
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Honda Civic) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (BMW 3 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 | 177 HP | |
| Torque: | 175 NM | 350 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.2 seconds | 7.9 seconds | |
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BMW 3 series is a more dynamic driving. Honda Civic engine produces 37 HP less power than BMW 3 series, whereas torque is 175 NM less than BMW 3 series. Due to the lower power, Honda Civic reaches 100 km/h speed 1.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.0 | 4.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.7 l/100km | 6.0 l/100km | |
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The BMW 3 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Honda Civic consumes 2.2 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 330 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Honda Civic consumes 1.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 61 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 710 km in combined cycle | 1270 km in combined cycle | |
| 800 km on highway | 1480 km on highway | ||
| 640 km with real consumption | 1010 km with real consumption | ||
| BMW 3 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) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 390'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Honda Civic engine could be longer. | |||
| 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 1 sērija, BMW X3, BMW X1 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. BMW 3 series might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| 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. | |||
| Honda Civic 2006 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 2006 1.8 engine BMW 3 sērija 2008 2.0 engine: The BMW N47 engine is sometimes called the worst BMW engine because of problems with the timing chain, which tends to stretch at 100 000 km. In addition, the engine has to be removed from the car to replace ... More about BMW 3 sērija 2008 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.49 m | 4.53 m | |
| Width: | 1.75 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.42 m | |
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Honda Civic is smaller, but slightly higher. Honda Civic is 4 cm shorter than the BMW 3 series, 7 cm narrower, while the height of Honda Civic is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 390 litres | 460 litres | |
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BMW 3 series has more luggage space. Honda Civic has 70 litres less trunk space than the BMW 3 series. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 11 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. | |||
| Power steering: | Hydraulic power steering | Electric power steering | |
| Hydraulic power steering is technologically more complex, louder, increases fuel consumption and requires more servicing. It has the advantages of more power, less strain on the car's electrical system and better feedback (feeling) when steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`675 | 1`950 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | above average | |
| BMW 3 series has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Honda Civic, so BMW 3 series quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 3000 | 5800 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.5/10 | 7.3/10 | |
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