BMW 1 series 2007 vs Honda Civic 2005
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 122 HP | 140 HP | |
| Torque: | 160 NM | 175 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10 seconds | 8.9 seconds | |
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Honda Civic is a more dynamic driving. BMW 1 series engine produces 18 HP less power than Honda Civic, whereas torque is 15 NM less than Honda Civic. Due to the lower power, BMW 1 series reaches 100 km/h speed 1.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.5 | 6.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.7 l/100km | 7.7 l/100km | |
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The Honda Civic is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification BMW 1 series consumes 1.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Honda Civic, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the BMW 1 series could require 165 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 53 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 700 km in combined cycle | 780 km in combined cycle | |
| 910 km on highway | 900 km on highway | ||
| 680 km with real consumption | 640 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
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: | 330'000 km | 390'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Honda Civic engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 6 years | 9 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on BMW 3 sērija | 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 2005 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 2005 1.8 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.24 m | 4.25 m | |
| Width: | 1.75 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.46 m | |
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BMW 1 series is smaller. BMW 1 series is 1 cm shorter than the Honda Civic, 1 cm narrower, while the height of BMW 1 series is 4 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 330 litres | 455 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1150 litres | 1350 litres | |
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Honda Civic has more luggage space. BMW 1 series has 125 litres less trunk space than the Honda Civic. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Honda Civic (by 200 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 11 meters | |
| Power steering: | Hydraulic power steering | Electric power steering | |
| Hydraulic power steering is technologically more complex, louder, increases fuel consumption and requires more servicing. It has the advantages of more power, less strain on the car's electrical system and better feedback (feeling) when steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`748 | 1`750 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | average | |
| BMW 1 series has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Honda Civic has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than BMW 1 series, so BMW 1 series quality is probably slightly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 4600 | 2000 | |
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