Honda Civic 2002 vs BMW 3 series 2001
| 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: | 1.7 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 101 HP | 115 HP | |
| Torque: | 220 NM | 265 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.3 seconds | 11 seconds | |
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BMW 3 series is a more dynamic driving. Honda Civic engine produces 14 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 0.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.0 | 5.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.4 l/100km | 6.1 l/100km | |
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The Honda Civic is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Honda Civic consumes 0.6 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 90 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Honda Civic consumes 0.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 63 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1000 km in combined cycle | 1120 km in combined cycle | |
| 1130 km on highway | 1400 km on highway | ||
| 920 km with real consumption | 1030 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 | |
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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 | |
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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`640 | 1`895 | |
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| 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 | 2200 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.3/10 | 7.9/10 | |
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