The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120i (04 - 07) vs. Honda Civic 1.8 (05 - 08)
€ 25,200
€ 20,900
€ 25,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW 120i 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 120i
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 120i
Honda Civic 1.8
2943 lb
Curb Weight
2791 lb
3880 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb
Weight Difference:
152 lb
5.16 %
General
BMW 120i
Honda Civic 1.8
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 1.8
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
1.8 L / 88 cu in
148 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 6300 rpm
BMW 120i
148 hp
138 hp
Honda Civic 1.8
148 lb‑ft
at 3600 rpm
Max. Torque
128 lb‑ft
at 4300 rpm
BMW 120i
148 lb‑ft
128 lb‑ft
Honda Civic 1.8
Performance
BMW 120i
Honda Civic 1.8
135 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 120i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
Honda Civic 1.8
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19.89 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.22 lb/hp
BMW 120i
19.89 lb/hp
20.22 lb/hp
Honda Civic 1.8
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 120i
Honda Civic 1.8
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
36 mpg
BMW 120i
31 mpg
36 mpg
Honda Civic 1.8
22 mpg
city
28 mpg
No data
highway
43 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
414 mi
Range
471 mi
BMW 120i
414 mi
471 mi
Honda Civic 1.8
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).
125 kWh
BMW 120i
142.1 kWh
125 kWh
Honda Civic 1.8
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
291 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 120i
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
