The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120i (15 - 16) vs. Honda Civic 1.8 (09 - 11)
€ 27,800
€ 20,800
€ 27,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,800
ⓘ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 120i is 2.9 inches longer and 1.5 inches lower.
BMW 120i
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 120i
Honda Civic 1.8
3031 lb
Curb Weight
2789 lb
4112 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb
Weight Difference:
243 lb
8.02 %
General
BMW 120i
Honda Civic 1.8
F21
Generation
FN/FD/FG/FA/FK
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium 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 with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW
Engine Series
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
175 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 6300 rpm
BMW 120i
175 hp
138 hp
Honda Civic 1.8
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
128 lb‑ft
at 4300 rpm
BMW 120i
184 lb‑ft
128 lb‑ft
Honda Civic 1.8
Performance
BMW 120i
Honda Civic 1.8
140 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
7.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 120i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
Honda Civic 1.8
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17.32 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.21 lb/hp
BMW 120i
17.32 lb/hp
20.21 lb/hp
Honda Civic 1.8
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 120i
Honda Civic 1.8
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
36 mpg
BMW 120i
41 mpg
36 mpg
Honda Civic 1.8
32 mpg
city
27 mpg
No data
highway
43 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
567 mi
Range
471 mi
BMW 120i
567 mi
471 mi
Honda Civic 1.8
Environmental Impact
108 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
108 kWh
125 kWh
Honda Civic 1.8
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
212 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 120i
Honda Civic 1.8
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.9 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.3 cu ft
