Honda Civic 2003 vs BMW 3 series 2003
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.7 Petrol | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Honda Civic) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (BMW 3 series) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 125 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 154 NM | 330 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.6 seconds | 8.8 seconds | |
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BMW 3 series is a more dynamic driving. Honda Civic engine produces 25 HP less power than BMW 3 series, whereas torque is 176 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): | 6.8 | 5.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.6 l/100km | 6.4 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 1.1 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 165 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Honda Civic consumes 1.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 63 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 730 km in combined cycle | 1100 km in combined cycle | |
| 900 km on highway | 1400 km on highway | ||
| 650 km with real consumption | 980 km with real consumption | ||
| BMW 3 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
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. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 420'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 7 years | 9 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Honda FR-V, Honda Stream | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including BMW 1 sērija, BMW X3 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| 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: | 4.48 m | 4.49 m | |
| Width: | 1.69 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.40 m | 1.37 m | |
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Honda Civic is smaller, but slightly higher. Honda Civic is 1 cm shorter than the BMW 3 series, 7 cm narrower, while the height of Honda Civic is 3 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 441 litres | 410 litres | |
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Honda Civic has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Honda Civic has 31 litres more trunk space than the BMW 3 series. The BMW 3 series may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 10 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Honda Civic is 0.8 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`590 | 1`915 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | low | |
| Honda Civic has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW 3 series has serious deffects in 45 percent more cases than Honda Civic, so Honda Civic quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1400 | 4200 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.4/10 | 8.2/10 | |
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