The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120d Steptronic (15 - 16) vs. Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC (18 - 19)
€ 32,500

€ 27,900

€ 32,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW 120d is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 7.4 inches shorter, 1.3 inches narrower and 0.5 inches lower than the Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC.
BMW 120d
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
55.9
69.5
78.1
56.5
70.8
81.7
69.5 in
Width
70.8 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.7 in
55.9 in
Height
56.5 in
105.9
170.4
106.2
177.9
170.4 in
Length
177.9 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
106.2 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 120d
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
3219 lb
Curb Weight
2954 lb
4299 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4045 lb

Weight Difference:
265 lb
8.23 %

General
BMW 120d
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
F21
Generation
FC
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 120d
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
187 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 4000 rpm
BMW 120d
187 hp
118 hp
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
BMW 120d
295 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
Performance
BMW 120d
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
142 mph
Maximum Speed
125 mph
7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
318 ft
0.000 sec

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

Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
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17.21 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.03 lb/hp
BMW 120d
17.21 lb/hp
25.03 lb/hp
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 120d
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
67 mpg
BMW 120d
60 mpg
67 mpg
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
51 mpg
city
64 mpg
No data
highway
67 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.2 gal
828 mi
Range
816 mi
BMW 120d
828 mi
816 mi
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
Environmental Impact
80.3 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).
71.9 kWh
BMW 120d
80.3 kWh
71.9 kWh
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
166 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
150 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 120d
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.5 cu ft









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