The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120i (04 - 07) vs. Honda Civic 1.4 (09 - 11)
€ 25,200
€ 16,800
€ 25,200
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 BMW 120i is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 1.1 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 1.2 inches lower than the Honda Civic 1.4.
BMW 120i
Honda Civic 1.4
56.3
68.9
76.1
57.5
69.5
77.4
68.9 in
Width
69.5 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
56.3 in
Height
57.5 in
104.7
166.4
103.1
167.5
166.4 in
Length
167.5 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 120i
Honda Civic 1.4
2943 lb
Curb Weight
2771 lb
3880 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3726 lb
Weight Difference:
172 lb
5.84 %
General
BMW 120i
Honda Civic 1.4
E87
Generation
FN/FD/FG/FA/FK
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 120i
Honda Civic 1.4
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
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
148 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
99 hp
at 6000 rpm
BMW 120i
148 hp
99 hp
Honda Civic 1.4
148 lb‑ft
at 3600 rpm
Max. Torque
94 lb‑ft
at 4800 rpm
BMW 120i
148 lb‑ft
94 lb‑ft
Honda Civic 1.4
Performance
BMW 120i
Honda Civic 1.4
135 mph
Maximum Speed
110 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 120i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
594 ft
0.000 sec
Honda Civic 1.4
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19.89 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.99 lb/hp
BMW 120i
19.89 lb/hp
27.99 lb/hp
Honda Civic 1.4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 120i
Honda Civic 1.4
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
40 mpg
BMW 120i
31 mpg
40 mpg
Honda Civic 1.4
22 mpg
city
32 mpg
No data
highway
47 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
414 mi
Range
526 mi
BMW 120i
414 mi
526 mi
Honda Civic 1.4
Environmental Impact
142.1 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 120i
142.1 kWh
111.8 kWh
Honda Civic 1.4
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
291 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
217 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 120i
Honda Civic 1.4
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
937 lb
Maximum Payload
955 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.9 cu ft
32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.3 cu ft
