BMW 1 series 2011 vs Honda Civic 2012
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.2 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 116 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 260 NM | 350 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.7 seconds | 8.8 seconds | |
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Honda Civic is a more dynamic driving. BMW 1 series engine produces 34 HP less power than Honda Civic, whereas torque is 90 NM less than Honda Civic. Due to the lower power, BMW 1 series reaches 100 km/h speed 1.9 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.4 | 4.4 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 52 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1180 km in combined cycle | 1130 km in combined cycle | |
| 1360 km on highway | 1280 km on highway | ||
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: | 350'000 km | 330'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 17 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 3 sērija, BMW X3, BMW X1 | Installed 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: | 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.32 m | 4.30 m | |
| Width: | 1.77 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.44 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 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1200 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 11.08 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 1 series is 0.18 metres less than that of the Honda Civic. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`875 | no 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 (€): | 8600 | 8800 | |
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