The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120d (11 - 15) vs. Honda Civic 1.8 i-SHIFT (05 - 08)
€ 30,600

€ 22,000

€ 30,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,000
ⓘ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. The BMW 120d is 2.1 inches longer, 0.8 inches narrower and 1.5 inches lower than the Honda Civic 1.8.
BMW 120d
Honda Civic 1.8
55.9
69.5
78.1
57.5
70.3
78.1
69.5 in
Width
70.3 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
55.9 in
Height
57.5 in
105.9
170.2
103.1
168.1
170.2 in
Length
168.1 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 120d
Honda Civic 1.8
3142 lb
Curb Weight
2791 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb

Weight Difference:
351 lb
11.17 %

General
BMW 120d
Honda Civic 1.8
F21
Generation
FN/FD/FG/FA/FK
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automated manual transmission (AMT)
Engine
BMW 120d
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
181 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 6300 rpm
BMW 120d
181 hp
138 hp
Honda Civic 1.8
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
128 lb‑ft
at 4300 rpm
BMW 120d
280 lb‑ft
128 lb‑ft
Honda Civic 1.8
Performance
BMW 120d
Honda Civic 1.8
142 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 120d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec

Honda Civic 1.8
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17.36 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.22 lb/hp
BMW 120d
17.36 lb/hp
20.22 lb/hp
Honda Civic 1.8
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 120d
Honda Civic 1.8
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
36 mpg
BMW 120d
55 mpg
36 mpg
Honda Civic 1.8
44 mpg
city
28 mpg
No data
highway
44 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
751 mi
Range
478 mi
BMW 120d
751 mi
478 mi
Honda Civic 1.8
Environmental Impact
88.5 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).
123.1 kWh
BMW 120d
88.5 kWh
123.1 kWh
Honda Civic 1.8
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 120d
Honda Civic 1.8
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
1067 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.9 cu ft









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