The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120d DPF (05 - 07) vs. Honda Civic 1.8 i-SHIFT (05 - 08)
€ 27,000

€ 22,000

€ 27,000
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 BMW 120d DPF is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 1.7 inches shorter, 1.3 inches narrower and 1.2 inches lower than the Honda Civic 1.8.
BMW 120d DPF
Honda Civic 1.8
56.3
68.9
76.1
57.5
70.3
78.1
68.9 in
Width
70.3 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
56.3 in
Height
57.5 in
104.7
166.4
103.1
168.1
166.4 in
Length
168.1 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 120d DPF
Honda Civic 1.8
3120 lb
Curb Weight
2791 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb

Weight Difference:
328 lb
10.51 %

General
BMW 120d DPF
Honda Civic 1.8
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 manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automated manual transmission (AMT)
Engine
BMW 120d DPF
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
161 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 6300 rpm
BMW 120d DPF
161 hp
138 hp
Honda Civic 1.8
251 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
128 lb‑ft
at 4300 rpm
BMW 120d DPF
251 lb‑ft
128 lb‑ft
Honda Civic 1.8
Performance
BMW 120d DPF
Honda Civic 1.8
137 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec

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

Honda Civic 1.8
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19.38 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.22 lb/hp
BMW 120d DPF
19.38 lb/hp
20.22 lb/hp
Honda Civic 1.8
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 120d DPF
Honda Civic 1.8
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
36 mpg
BMW 120d DPF
41 mpg
36 mpg
Honda Civic 1.8
31 mpg
city
28 mpg
No data
highway
44 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
545 mi
Range
478 mi
BMW 120d DPF
545 mi
478 mi
Honda Civic 1.8
Environmental Impact
117.3 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).
123.1 kWh
BMW 120d DPF
117.3 kWh
123.1 kWh
Honda Civic 1.8
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 120d DPF
Honda Civic 1.8
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
937 lb
Maximum Payload
1067 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.9 cu ft









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