The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120i (07 - 12) vs. Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo CVT (17 - 18)
€ 26,600
€ 24,100
€ 26,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW 120i is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 11 inches shorter, 2 inches narrower and 0.5 inches lower than the Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo.
BMW 120i
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
55.9
68.8
76.1
56.5
70.8
81.7
68.8 in
Width
70.8 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.7 in
55.9 in
Height
56.5 in
104.7
166.9
106.2
177.9
166.9 in
Length
177.9 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
106.2 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 120i
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
3009 lb
Curb Weight
2831 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3913 lb
Weight Difference:
179 lb
5.95 %
General
BMW 120i
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
E81
Generation
FC
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Engine
BMW 120i
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
168 hp
at 6700 rpm
Power
127 hp
at 5500 rpm
BMW 120i
168 hp
127 hp
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
155 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 2250 rpm
BMW 120i
155 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
Performance
BMW 120i
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
139 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 120i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
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17.91 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.29 lb/hp
BMW 120i
17.91 lb/hp
22.29 lb/hp
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 120i
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
50 mpg
BMW 120i
36 mpg
50 mpg
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
27 mpg
city
43 mpg
No data
highway
56 mpg
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.2 gal
499 mi
Range
608 mi
BMW 120i
499 mi
608 mi
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
Environmental Impact
125 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).
89 kWh
BMW 120i
125 kWh
89 kWh
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
171 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 120i
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
937 lb
Maximum Payload
1082 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.5 cu ft
32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35.9 cu ft
