The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 118d Steptronic 5-door (11 - 15) vs. Honda Civic 1.8 Automatic (09 - 11)
€ 31,500

€ 22,100

€ 31,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. Both cars are the same width, but the BMW 118d is 2.7 inches longer and 1.5 inches lower.
BMW 118d
Honda Civic 1.8
55.9
69.5
78.1
57.5
69.5
77.4
69.5 in
Width
69.5 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
55.9 in
Height
57.5 in
105.9
170.2
103.1
167.5
170.2 in
Length
167.5 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 118d
Honda Civic 1.8
3142 lb
Curb Weight
2919 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3968 lb

Weight Difference:
223 lb
7.1 %

General
BMW 118d
Honda Civic 1.8
F20
Generation
FN/FD/FG/FA/FK
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 118d
Honda Civic 1.8
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
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
141 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 6300 rpm
BMW 118d
141 hp
138 hp
Honda Civic 1.8
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
128 lb‑ft
at 4300 rpm
BMW 118d
236 lb‑ft
128 lb‑ft
Honda Civic 1.8
Performance
BMW 118d
Honda Civic 1.8
132 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 118d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec

Honda Civic 1.8
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22.28 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.15 lb/hp
BMW 118d
22.28 lb/hp
21.15 lb/hp
Honda Civic 1.8
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 118d
Honda Civic 1.8
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
33 mpg
BMW 118d
53 mpg
33 mpg
Honda Civic 1.8
44 mpg
city
24 mpg
No data
highway
42 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
734 mi
Range
437 mi
BMW 118d
734 mi
437 mi
Honda Civic 1.8
Environmental Impact
90.4 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).
134.5 kWh
BMW 118d
90.4 kWh
134.5 kWh
Honda Civic 1.8
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
187 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
266 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 118d
Honda Civic 1.8
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
1049 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.9 cu ft









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