The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120i Automatic (04 - 07) vs. Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo CVT (17 - 18)
€ 27,300

€ 24,100

€ 27,300
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 11.5 inches shorter, 1.9 inches narrower and 0.2 inches lower than the Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo.
BMW 120i
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
56.3
68.9
76.1
56.5
70.8
81.7
68.9 in
Width
70.8 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.7 in
56.3 in
Height
56.5 in
104.7
166.4
106.2
177.9
166.4 in
Length
177.9 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
106.2 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 120i
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
2976 lb
Curb Weight
2831 lb
3913 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3913 lb

Weight Difference:
146 lb
4.91 %

General
BMW 120i
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
E87
Generation
FC
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed automatic 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
148 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
127 hp
at 5500 rpm
BMW 120i
148 hp
127 hp
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
148 lb‑ft
at 3600 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 2250 rpm
BMW 120i
148 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
Performance
BMW 120i
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
132 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 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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20.11 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.29 lb/hp
BMW 120i
20.11 lb/hp
22.29 lb/hp
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 120i
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
50 mpg
BMW 120i
30 mpg
50 mpg
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
21 mpg
city
43 mpg
No data
highway
56 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.2 gal
393 mi
Range
608 mi
BMW 120i
393 mi
608 mi
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
Environmental Impact
149.7 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
149.7 kWh
89 kWh
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
306 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
171 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 120i
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
5
Doors
5
5
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