BMW 1 series 2004 vs Honda Civic 2007
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 116 HP | 140 HP | |
| Torque: | 150 NM | 175 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11 seconds | 8.9 seconds | |
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Honda Civic is a more dynamic driving. BMW 1 series engine produces 24 HP less power than Honda Civic, whereas torque is 25 NM less than Honda Civic. Due to the lower power, BMW 1 series reaches 100 km/h speed 2.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.5 | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 50 litres | |
| 580 km with real consumption | 640 km with real consumption | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| 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 1 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 | 390'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 9 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Used also on Honda FR-V | |
| 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: | yes | no | |
| 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. | |||
| Honda Civic 2007 1.8 engine: The engine is demanding on the quality of petrol and oil used. Use of poor quality fuel can lead to repairs of the lambda sensor and catalytic converter. The chain tensioner and the engine cushions have a ... More about Honda Civic 2007 1.8 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.23 m | 4.25 m | |
| Width: | 1.75 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.46 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. BMW 1 series is 2 cm shorter than the Honda Civic, 2 cm narrower, while the height of BMW 1 series is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 330 litres | 485 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1150 litres | no data | |
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Honda Civic has more luggage space. BMW 1 series has 155 litres less trunk space than the Honda Civic. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 11 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`705 | 1`750 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | average | above average | |
| Honda Civic has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW 1 series has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than Honda Civic, so Honda Civic quality is probably slightly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 3000 | 2000 | |
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