Honda Civic 2001 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: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 200 HP | 143 HP | |
| Torque: | 196 NM | 200 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.8 seconds | 9.3 seconds | |
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Honda Civic is more dynamic to drive. Honda Civic engine produces 57 HP more power than BMW 3 series, but torque is 4 NM less than BMW 3 series. Thanks to more power Honda Civic reaches 100 km/h speed 2.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.9 | 7.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.4 l/100km | 8.4 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 1.7 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 255 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Honda Civic consumes 1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 63 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 560 km in combined cycle | 870 km in combined cycle | |
| 710 km on highway | 1140 km on highway | ||
| 530 km with real consumption | 750 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) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 380'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 11 years | 6 years | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Honda Civic might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The BMW 3 series engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.14 m | 4.47 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.74 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.42 m | |
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Honda Civic is smaller. Honda Civic is 33 cm shorter than the BMW 3 series, 4 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 313 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 127 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. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`550 | 1`820 | |
| 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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