Honda Civic 2001 vs BMW 3 series 2002
Body: | Hatchback | Sedan | |
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The hatchback generally has more luggage space thanks to a larger trunk door opening and the ability to convert the rear of the passenger compartment into luggage space. Sedans tend to be quieter than hatchbacks, due to a more isolated rear area. | |||
Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
Engine: | 1.4 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
Power: | 90 HP | 116 HP | |
Torque: | 130 NM | 175 NM | |
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.8 seconds | 11 seconds | |
BMW 3 series is a more dynamic driving. Honda Civic engine produces 26 HP less power than BMW 3 series, whereas torque is 45 NM less than BMW 3 series. Due to the lower power, Honda Civic reaches 100 km/h speed 0.8 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.4 | 7.1 | |
Real fuel consumption: | 6.9 l/100km | 8.1 l/100km | |
The Honda Civic is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Honda Civic consumes 0.7 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 105 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Honda Civic consumes 1.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series. | |||
Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 63 litres | |
Full fuel tank distance: | 780 km in combined cycle | 880 km in combined cycle | |
920 km on highway | 1140 km on highway | ||
720 km with real consumption | 770 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: | 4.14 m | 4.47 m | |
Width: | 1.70 m | 1.74 m | |
Height: | 1.44 m | 1.42 m | |
Honda Civic is smaller, but slightly higher. Honda Civic is 33 cm shorter than the BMW 3 series, 4 cm narrower, while the height of Honda Civic is 2 cm higher. | |||
Trunk capacity: | 315 litres | 440 litres | |
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
610 litres | no data | |
BMW 3 series has more luggage space. Honda Civic has 125 litres less trunk space than the BMW 3 series. | |||
Turning diameter: | 11.4 meters | 10 meters | |
The turning circle of the Honda Civic is 1.4 metres more than that of the BMW 3 series, which means Honda Civic can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
Power steering: | Electric power steering | Hydraulic power steering | |
Electric power steering is simpler, quieter, more fuel-efficient, more configurable and provides additional features such as auto-steering for lane assist and parking. The disadvantages of electric power steering are possible overheating under prolonged load conditions and insufficient feedback (feeling) during steering. | |||
Gross weight (kg): | 1`575 | 1`810 | |
Safety: | |||
Quality: | below average | below average | |
Honda Civic has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for BMW 3 series, so Honda Civic quality could be a bit better. | |||
Average price (€): | 1800 | 2400 | |
Rating in user reviews: | 8.3/10 | 7.9/10 | |
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