The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120i (16 - 17) vs. Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC (15 - 17)
€ 29,700

€ 23,900

€ 29,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,900
ⓘ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 1.6 inches shorter, 0.2 inches narrower and 1.9 inches lower than the Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC.
BMW 120i
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
55.9
69.5
78.1
57.9
69.7
77.6
69.5 in
Width
69.7 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.6 in
55.9 in
Height
57.9 in
105.9
170.4
102.2
172
170.4 in
Length
172 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
102.2 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 120i
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
3175 lb
Curb Weight
3038 lb
4255 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb

Weight Difference:
137 lb
4.32 %

General
BMW 120i
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
F21
Generation
FK..
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 120i
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
181 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 4000 rpm
BMW 120i
181 hp
118 hp
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
214 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
BMW 120i
214 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
Performance
BMW 120i
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
143 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
7.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 120i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec

Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
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17.54 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.75 lb/hp
BMW 120i
17.54 lb/hp
25.75 lb/hp
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 120i
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
65 mpg
BMW 120i
41 mpg
65 mpg
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
31 mpg
city
60 mpg
No data
highway
69 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
567 mi
Range
863 mi
BMW 120i
567 mi
863 mi
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
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).
74 kWh
BMW 120i
108 kWh
74 kWh
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6b (NEFZ)
211 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
151 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 120i
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
1085 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.5 cu ft









34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
39 cu ft