The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 116i Automatic (09 - 12) vs. Honda Civic 1.8 (09 - 11)
€ 24,300

€ 20,800

€ 24,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW 116i is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 0.6 inches shorter, 0.7 inches narrower and 1.5 inches lower than the Honda Civic 1.8.
BMW 116i
Honda Civic 1.8
55.9
68.8
76.1
57.5
69.5
77.4
68.8 in
Width
69.5 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
55.9 in
Height
57.5 in
104.7
166.9
103.1
167.5
166.9 in
Length
167.5 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 116i
Honda Civic 1.8
2976 lb
Curb Weight
2789 lb
3913 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb

Weight Difference:
187 lb
6.28 %

General
BMW 116i
Honda Civic 1.8
E81
Generation
FN/FD/FG/FA/FK
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 116i
Honda Civic 1.8
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW
Engine Series
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
120 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 6300 rpm
BMW 116i
120 hp
138 hp
Honda Civic 1.8
136 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
128 lb‑ft
at 4300 rpm
BMW 116i
136 lb‑ft
128 lb‑ft
Honda Civic 1.8
Performance
BMW 116i
Honda Civic 1.8
126 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 116i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec

Honda Civic 1.8
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24.8 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.21 lb/hp
BMW 116i
24.8 lb/hp
20.21 lb/hp
Honda Civic 1.8
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 116i
Honda Civic 1.8
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
36 mpg
BMW 116i
36 mpg
36 mpg
Honda Civic 1.8
27 mpg
city
27 mpg
No data
highway
43 mpg
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
499 mi
Range
471 mi
BMW 116i
499 mi
471 mi
Honda Civic 1.8
Environmental Impact
125 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
125 kWh
BMW 116i
125 kWh
125 kWh
Honda Civic 1.8
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 116i
Honda Civic 1.8
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
937 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.9 cu ft









32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.3 cu ft