The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 123d Automatic (07 - 12) vs. Honda Civic Type R (17 - ..)
€ 34,200

€ 36,500

€ 34,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW 123d is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 12.5 inches shorter, 5.1 inches narrower and 0.5 inches lower than the Honda Civic Type R.
BMW 123d
Honda Civic Type R
55.9
68.8
76.1
56.5
73.9
81.7
68.8 in
Width
73.9 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.7 in
55.9 in
Height
56.5 in
104.7
166.9
106.3
179.4
166.9 in
Length
179.4 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 123d
Honda Civic Type R
3274 lb
Curb Weight
3042 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3880 lb

Weight Difference:
231 lb
7.06 %

General
BMW 123d
Honda Civic Type R
E81
Generation
FC
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 123d
Honda Civic Type R
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
201 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
316 hp
at 6500 rpm
BMW 123d
201 hp
316 hp
Honda Civic Type R
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
BMW 123d
295 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Honda Civic Type R
Performance
BMW 123d
Honda Civic Type R
147 mph
Maximum Speed
169 mph
7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
318 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 123d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
266 ft
0.000 sec

Honda Civic Type R
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16.29 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.63 lb/hp
BMW 123d
16.29 lb/hp
9.63 lb/hp
Honda Civic Type R
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 123d
Honda Civic Type R
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
31 mpg
BMW 123d
43 mpg
31 mpg
Honda Civic Type R
34 mpg
city
24 mpg
No data
highway
36 mpg
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.2 gal
576 mi
Range
371 mi
BMW 123d
576 mi
371 mi
Honda Civic Type R
Environmental Impact
113.1 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).
145.8 kWh
BMW 123d
113.1 kWh
145.8 kWh
Honda Civic Type R
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
283 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 123d
Honda Civic Type R
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
4
937 lb
Maximum Payload
838 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.9 cu ft








32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data