BMW 1 series 2012 vs Honda Civic 2012

 
BMW 1 series
2012 - 2015
Honda Civic
2012 - 2016
Gearbox: ManualAutomatic
Engine: 2.0 Diesel2.2 Diesel
Camshaft drive: Timing chainTiming chain

Performance

Power: 184 HP150 HP
Torque: 380 NM350 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 7.2 seconds8.8 seconds
BMW 1 series is more dynamic to drive.
BMW 1 series engine produces 34 HP more power than Honda Civic, whereas torque is 30 NM more than Honda Civic. Thanks to more power BMW 1 series reaches 100 km/h speed 1.6 seconds faster.

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): no data4.4
Fuel tank capacity: 52 litres50 litres

Drive type

Wheel drive type: All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)Front wheel drive (FWD)

Engines

Average engine lifespan: 330'000 km330'000 km
Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used.
Engine production duration: 17 years7 years
Engine spread: Installed on at least 6 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 3 sērija, BMW X3, BMW X1Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Honda CR-V, Honda Accord
In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. BMW 1 series might be a better choice in this respect.
Hydraulic tappets: yesno
The BMW 1 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: 4.32 m4.30 m
Width: 1.77 m1.77 m
Height: 1.42 m1.44 m
Both cars are similar in size. BMW 1 series is 2 cm longer than the Honda Civic, width is practically the same , while the height of BMW 1 series is 2 cm lower.
Trunk capacity: 360 litresno data
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
1200 litresno data
Turning diameter: 11.3 meters11.08 meters
The turning circle of the BMW 1 series is 0.22 metres more than that of the Honda Civic.
Gross weight (kg): 1`955no data
Safety:
Quality:
average

above average
Honda Civic has fewer problems.
According to annual technical inspection data BMW 1 series has serious deffects in 15 percent more cases than Honda Civic, so Honda Civic quality is probably better
Average price (€): 86008800
Pros and Cons: BMW 1 sērija has
  • more power
  • more dynamic
  • has 4x4 drive
Honda Civic has
  • fewer faults
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