The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120d BluePerformance xDrive (12 - 15) vs. Honda Civic 1.4 (15 - 17)
€ 31,800

€ 20,200

€ 31,800
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 120d BluePerformance is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 1.8 inches shorter, 0.2 inches narrower and 1.9 inches lower than the Honda Civic 1.4.
BMW 120d BluePerformance
Honda Civic 1.4
55.9
69.5
78.1
57.9
69.7
77.6
69.5 in
Width
69.7 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.6 in
55.9 in
Height
57.9 in
105.9
170.2
102.2
172
170.2 in
Length
172 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
102.2 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 120d BluePerformance
Honda Civic 1.4
3307 lb
Curb Weight
2758 lb
4310 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3704 lb

Weight Difference:
549 lb
16.6 %

General
BMW 120d BluePerformance
Honda Civic 1.4
F21
Generation
FK..
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 120d BluePerformance
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
181 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
99 hp
at 6000 rpm
BMW 120d BluePerformance
181 hp
99 hp
Honda Civic 1.4
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
94 lb‑ft
at 4800 rpm
BMW 120d BluePerformance
280 lb‑ft
94 lb‑ft
Honda Civic 1.4
Performance
BMW 120d BluePerformance
Honda Civic 1.4
140 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 120d BluePerformance
62 mph
62
mph
mph
610 ft
0.000 sec

Honda Civic 1.4
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18.27 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.86 lb/hp
BMW 120d BluePerformance
18.27 lb/hp
27.86 lb/hp
Honda Civic 1.4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 120d BluePerformance
Honda Civic 1.4
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
44 mpg
BMW 120d BluePerformance
50 mpg
44 mpg
Honda Civic 1.4
41 mpg
city
35 mpg
No data
highway
50 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
687 mi
Range
575 mi
BMW 120d BluePerformance
687 mi
575 mi
Honda Civic 1.4
Environmental Impact
96.7 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 120d BluePerformance
96.7 kWh
102.4 kWh
Honda Civic 1.4
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 120d BluePerformance
Honda Civic 1.4
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
946 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.5 cu ft









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