The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 125i (15 - 16) vs. Honda Civic Type R (07 - 08)
€ 31,500

€ 26,900

€ 31,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,900
ⓘ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. The BMW 125i is 2.3 inches longer, 0.8 inches narrower and 0.9 inches lower than the Honda Civic Type R.
BMW 125i
Honda Civic Type R
55.9
69.5
78.1
56.9
70.3
78.1
69.5 in
Width
70.3 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
55.9 in
Height
56.9 in
105.9
170.4
103.1
168.1
170.4 in
Length
168.1 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 125i
Honda Civic Type R
3142 lb
Curb Weight
2950 lb
4222 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3748 lb

Weight Difference:
192 lb
6.11 %

General
BMW 125i
Honda Civic Type R
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 125i
Honda Civic Type R
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW
Engine Series
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
215 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
198 hp
at 7800 rpm
BMW 125i
215 hp
198 hp
Honda Civic Type R
229 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Max. Torque
142 lb‑ft
at 5600 rpm
BMW 125i
229 lb‑ft
142 lb‑ft
Honda Civic Type R
Performance
BMW 125i
Honda Civic Type R
152 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 125i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec

Honda Civic Type R
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14.61 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.9 lb/hp
BMW 125i
14.61 lb/hp
14.9 lb/hp
Honda Civic Type R
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 125i
Honda Civic Type R
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
26 mpg
BMW 125i
36 mpg
26 mpg
Honda Civic Type R
27 mpg
city
19 mpg
No data
highway
34 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
490 mi
Range
341 mi
BMW 125i
490 mi
341 mi
Honda Civic Type R
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).
172.4 kWh
BMW 125i
125 kWh
172.4 kWh
Honda Civic Type R
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
346 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 125i
Honda Civic Type R
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
798 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.9 cu ft









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