Honda Civic 1996 vs BMW 3 series 2001
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.5 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. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 114 HP | 115 HP | |
| Torque: | 138 NM | 265 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.4 seconds | 11 seconds | |
| Honda Civic engine produces 1 HP less power than BMW 3 series, whereas torque is 127 NM less than BMW 3 series. Despite less power, Honda Civic reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.8 | 5.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.8 l/100km | 6.1 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 1.2 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 180 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Honda Civic consumes 0.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 63 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 660 km in combined cycle | 1120 km in combined cycle | |
| 800 km on highway | 1400 km on highway | ||
| 660 km with real consumption | 1030 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) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.46 m | 4.47 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.74 m | |
| Height: | 1.39 m | 1.42 m | |
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Honda Civic is smaller. Honda Civic is 1 cm shorter than the BMW 3 series, 4 cm narrower, while the height of Honda Civic is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 410 litres | 440 litres | |
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BMW 3 series has more luggage space. Honda Civic has 30 litres less trunk space than the BMW 3 series. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10 meters | 10 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`600 | 1`895 | |
| Safety: | |||
| 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 (€): | 1000 | 2400 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 9.0/10 | 7.9/10 | |
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