The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120d xDrive (12 - 15) vs. Honda Civic 1.4 (09 - 11)
€ 32,600
€ 16,800
€ 32,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 16,800
ⓘ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 2.7 inches longer and 1.5 inches lower.
BMW 120d
Honda Civic 1.4
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
170.2
103.1
167.5
170.2 in
Length
167.5 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 120d
Honda Civic 1.4
3307 lb
Curb Weight
2771 lb
4310 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3726 lb
Weight Difference:
536 lb
16.21 %
General
BMW 120d
Honda Civic 1.4
F21
Generation
FN/FD/FG/FA/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
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
181 hp
99 hp
Honda Civic 1.4
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
94 lb‑ft
at 4800 rpm
BMW 120d
280 lb‑ft
94 lb‑ft
Honda Civic 1.4
Performance
BMW 120d
Honda Civic 1.4
140 mph
Maximum Speed
110 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 120d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
594 ft
0.000 sec
Honda Civic 1.4
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18.27 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.99 lb/hp
BMW 120d
18.27 lb/hp
27.99 lb/hp
Honda Civic 1.4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 120d
Honda Civic 1.4
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
40 mpg
BMW 120d
50 mpg
40 mpg
Honda Civic 1.4
41 mpg
city
32 mpg
No data
highway
47 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
687 mi
Range
526 mi
BMW 120d
687 mi
526 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).
111.8 kWh
BMW 120d
96.7 kWh
111.8 kWh
Honda Civic 1.4
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
217 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 120d
Honda Civic 1.4
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
955 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.9 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.3 cu ft
