The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120d Automatic (04 - 07) vs. Honda Civic 1.4 i-SHIFT (09 - 11)
€ 28,500
€ 20,100
€ 28,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW 120d is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 1.1 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 1.2 inches lower than the Honda Civic 1.4.
BMW 120d
Honda Civic 1.4
56.3
68.9
76.1
57.5
69.5
77.4
68.9 in
Width
69.5 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
56.3 in
Height
57.5 in
104.7
166.4
103.1
167.5
166.4 in
Length
167.5 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 120d
Honda Civic 1.4
3142 lb
Curb Weight
2778 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3726 lb
Weight Difference:
364 lb
11.59 %
General
BMW 120d
Honda Civic 1.4
E87
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 automatic 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
161 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
99 hp
at 6000 rpm
BMW 120d
161 hp
99 hp
Honda Civic 1.4
251 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
94 lb‑ft
at 4800 rpm
BMW 120d
251 lb‑ft
94 lb‑ft
Honda Civic 1.4
Performance
BMW 120d
Honda Civic 1.4
135 mph
Maximum Speed
110 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
15 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 120d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
682 ft
0.000 sec
Honda Civic 1.4
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19.52 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.06 lb/hp
BMW 120d
19.52 lb/hp
28.06 lb/hp
Honda Civic 1.4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 120d
Honda Civic 1.4
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
41 mpg
BMW 120d
36 mpg
41 mpg
Honda Civic 1.4
27 mpg
city
34 mpg
No data
highway
46 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
471 mi
Range
545 mi
BMW 120d
471 mi
545 mi
Honda Civic 1.4
Environmental Impact
135.8 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).
108 kWh
BMW 120d
135.8 kWh
108 kWh
Honda Civic 1.4
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
283 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
212 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 120d
Honda Civic 1.4
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
937 lb
Maximum Payload
948 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.9 cu ft
32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.3 cu ft
