The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120d Steptronic (15 - 16) vs. Honda Civic 1.8 Automatic (09 - 11)
€ 32,500
€ 22,100
€ 32,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,100
ⓘ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 2.9 inches longer and 1.5 inches lower.
BMW 120d
Honda Civic 1.8
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
167.5
170.4 in
Length
167.5 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 120d
Honda Civic 1.8
3219 lb
Curb Weight
2919 lb
4299 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3968 lb
Weight Difference:
300 lb
9.32 %
General
BMW 120d
Honda Civic 1.8
F21
Generation
FN/FD/FG/FA/FK
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 120d
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
187 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 6300 rpm
BMW 120d
187 hp
138 hp
Honda Civic 1.8
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
128 lb‑ft
at 4300 rpm
BMW 120d
295 lb‑ft
128 lb‑ft
Honda Civic 1.8
Performance
BMW 120d
Honda Civic 1.8
142 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
318 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 120d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec
Honda Civic 1.8
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17.21 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.15 lb/hp
BMW 120d
17.21 lb/hp
21.15 lb/hp
Honda Civic 1.8
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 120d
Honda Civic 1.8
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
33 mpg
BMW 120d
60 mpg
33 mpg
Honda Civic 1.8
51 mpg
city
24 mpg
No data
highway
42 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
828 mi
Range
437 mi
BMW 120d
828 mi
437 mi
Honda Civic 1.8
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).
134.5 kWh
BMW 120d
80.3 kWh
134.5 kWh
Honda Civic 1.8
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
166 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
266 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 120d
Honda Civic 1.8
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
1049 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.9 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.3 cu ft
