Honda Civic 2001 vs BMW 3 series 1998
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 110 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 152 NM | 190 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.2 seconds | 9.9 seconds | |
| Honda Civic engine produces 40 HP less power than BMW 3 series, whereas torque is 38 NM less than BMW 3 series. Despite less power, Honda Civic reaches 100 km/h speed 0.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.9 | 8.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.2 l/100km | 9.4 l/100km | |
|
The Honda Civic is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Honda Civic consumes 2 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 300 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Honda Civic consumes 2.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 63 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 720 km in combined cycle | 700 km in combined cycle | |
| 900 km on highway | 920 km on highway | ||
| 690 km with real consumption | 670 km with real consumption | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.46 m | 4.47 m | |
| Width: | 1.72 m | 1.74 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.42 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Honda Civic is 1 cm shorter than the BMW 3 series, 3 cm narrower, while the height of Honda Civic is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 450 litres | 440 litres | |
| Even though the car is shorter, Honda Civic has 10 litres more trunk space than the BMW 3 series. The BMW 3 series may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | 10 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`570 | 1`865 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | below average | |
| Honda Civic has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW 3 series has serious deffects in 35 percent more cases than Honda Civic, so Honda Civic quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1000 | 1800 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.2/10 | 7.5/10 | |
| Pros and Cons: |
Honda Civic has
|
BMW 3 sērija has
| |