Honda Civic 1995 vs BMW 3 series 1993
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.5 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 114 HP | 102 HP | |
| Torque: | 138 NM | 150 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.2 seconds | 12 seconds | |
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Honda Civic is more dynamic to drive. Honda Civic engine produces 12 HP more power than BMW 3 series, but torque is 12 NM less than BMW 3 series. Thanks to more power Honda Civic reaches 100 km/h speed 1.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.5 | 7.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.8 l/100km | 8.0 l/100km | |
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The Honda Civic is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Honda Civic consumes 1.2 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 180 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: | 45 litres | 52 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 690 km in combined cycle | 670 km in combined cycle | |
| 810 km on highway | 880 km on highway | ||
| 660 km with real consumption | 650 km with real consumption | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Honda Civic) have better traction on slippery roads and when climbing hills, better fuel economy, and are less expensive to purchase. On the disadvantage side, FWD cars usually have less towing capacity, poorer acceleration and harder handling. Rear-wheel drive cars (BMW 3 series) have better handling on dry roads, better acceleration, more even weight distribution and more fun to drive. RWD is also better for towing large loads. The cons of rear-wheel drive are less interior and trunk space and more difficulty maneuvering in wet and snowy conditions. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.19 m | 4.21 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.70 m | |
| Height: | 1.38 m | 1.39 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Honda Civic is 2 cm shorter than the BMW 3 series, width is practically the same , while the height of Honda Civic is 1 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 225 litres | 325 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
600 litres | 1030 litres | |
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BMW 3 series has more luggage space. Honda Civic has 100 litres less trunk space than the BMW 3 series. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in BMW 3 series (by 430 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10 meters | 10 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`475 | 1`635 | |
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| Quality: | above average | below average | |
| Honda Civic has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW 3 series has serious deffects in 35 percent more cases than Honda Civic, so Honda Civic quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1000 | 2000 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 9.0/10 | 7.3/10 | |
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