The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 118i Automatic (04 - 07) vs. Honda Civic 1.4 (15 - 17)
€ 25,100
€ 20,200
€ 25,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW 118i is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 5.6 inches shorter, 0.7 inches narrower and 1.6 inches lower than the Honda Civic 1.4.
BMW 118i
Honda Civic 1.4
56.3
68.9
76.1
57.9
69.7
77.6
68.9 in
Width
69.7 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.6 in
56.3 in
Height
57.9 in
104.7
166.4
102.2
172
166.4 in
Length
172 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
102.2 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 118i
Honda Civic 1.4
2943 lb
Curb Weight
2758 lb
3880 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3704 lb
Weight Difference:
185 lb
6.29 %
General
BMW 118i
Honda Civic 1.4
E87
Generation
FK..
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 118i
Honda Civic 1.4
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
1.3 L / 64 cu in
127 hp
at 5750 rpm
Power
99 hp
at 6000 rpm
BMW 118i
127 hp
99 hp
Honda Civic 1.4
133 lb‑ft
at 3250 rpm
Max. Torque
94 lb‑ft
at 4800 rpm
BMW 118i
133 lb‑ft
94 lb‑ft
Honda Civic 1.4
Performance
BMW 118i
Honda Civic 1.4
127 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
10.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
459 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 118i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
610 ft
0.000 sec
Honda Civic 1.4
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23.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.86 lb/hp
BMW 118i
23.17 lb/hp
27.86 lb/hp
Honda Civic 1.4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 118i
Honda Civic 1.4
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
44 mpg
BMW 118i
30 mpg
44 mpg
Honda Civic 1.4
22 mpg
city
35 mpg
No data
highway
50 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
398 mi
Range
575 mi
BMW 118i
398 mi
575 mi
Honda Civic 1.4
Environmental Impact
147.7 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).
102.4 kWh
BMW 118i
147.7 kWh
102.4 kWh
Honda Civic 1.4
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
303 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 118i
Honda Civic 1.4
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
937 lb
Maximum Payload
946 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.5 cu ft









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














