The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120d 5-door (17 - 19) vs. Honda Civic 1.4 i-SHIFT (05 - 08)
€ 33,900
€ 19,500
€ 33,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,500
ⓘ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 120d is 3.3 inches longer and 1.5 inches lower.
BMW 120d
Honda Civic 1.4
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
170.4
103.1
167.1
170.4 in
Length
167.1 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 120d
Honda Civic 1.4
3197 lb
Curb Weight
2734 lb
4277 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3638 lb
Weight Difference:
463 lb
14.48 %
General
BMW 120d
Honda Civic 1.4
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

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automated manual transmission (AMT)
Engine
BMW 120d
Honda Civic 1.4
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
1.3 L / 64 cu in
187 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
82 hp
at 5700 rpm
BMW 120d
187 hp
82 hp
Honda Civic 1.4
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
88 lb‑ft
at 2800 rpm
BMW 120d
295 lb‑ft
88 lb‑ft
Honda Civic 1.4
Performance
BMW 120d
Honda Civic 1.4
142 mph
Maximum Speed
106 mph
7.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
16.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 120d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
735 ft
0.000 sec
Honda Civic 1.4
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17.1 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
33.34 lb/hp
BMW 120d
17.1 lb/hp
33.34 lb/hp
Honda Civic 1.4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 120d
Honda Civic 1.4
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
40 mpg
BMW 120d
57 mpg
40 mpg
Honda Civic 1.4
47 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
47 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
788 mi
Range
526 mi
BMW 120d
788 mi
526 mi
Honda Civic 1.4
Environmental Impact
84.3 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).
111.8 kWh
BMW 120d
84.3 kWh
111.8 kWh
Honda Civic 1.4
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
174 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 120d
Honda Civic 1.4
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
904 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.9 cu ft









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




















