Honda Civic 1996 vs BMW 3 series 2001

 
Honda Civic
1996 - 2001
BMW 3 series
2001 - 2005
Gearbox: ManualManual
Engine: 1.5 Petrol2.0 Petrol

Performance

Power: 114 HP143 HP
Torque: 138 NM200 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 10.4 seconds9.3 seconds
BMW 3 series is a more dynamic driving.
Honda Civic engine produces 29 HP less power than BMW 3 series, whereas torque is 62 NM less than BMW 3 series. Due to the lower power, Honda Civic reaches 100 km/h speed 1.1 seconds later.

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 6.87.2
Real fuel consumption: 6.8 l/100km8.4 l/100km
The Honda Civic is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy.
By specification Honda Civic consumes 0.4 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 60 litres of fuel.
By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Honda Civic consumes 1.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series.
Fuel tank capacity: 45 litres63 litres
Full fuel tank distance: 660 km in combined cycle870 km in combined cycle
800 km on highway1140 km on highway
660 km with real consumption750 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)

Dimensions

Length: 4.46 m4.47 m
Width: 1.70 m1.74 m
Height: 1.39 m1.42 m
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 litres440 litres
BMW 3 series has more luggage space.
Honda Civic has 30 litres less trunk space than the BMW 3 series.
Turning diameter: 10 meters10 meters
Gross weight (kg): 1`6001`820
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 (€): 10002400
Rating in user reviews: 9.0/10 7.9/10
Pros and Cons: Honda Civic has
  • lower fuel consumption
  • fewer faults
  • higher ratings in user reviews
  • lower price
BMW 3 sērija has
  • more power
  • more dynamic
  • more full fuel tank mileage
  • roomier boot
  • higher safety
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