The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 130i Automatic (06 - 07) vs. Honda Civic 1.8 Automatic (09 - 11)
€ 35,700
€ 22,100
€ 35,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW 130i is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 1.1 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 1.2 inches lower than the Honda Civic 1.8.
BMW 130i
Honda Civic 1.8
56.3
68.9
76.1
57.5
69.5
77.4
68.9 in
Width
69.5 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
56.3 in
Height
57.5 in
104.7
166.4
103.1
167.5
166.4 in
Length
167.5 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 130i
Honda Civic 1.8
3219 lb
Curb Weight
2919 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3968 lb
Weight Difference:
300 lb
9.32 %
General
BMW 130i
Honda Civic 1.8
E87
Generation
FN/FD/FG/FA/FK
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
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 130i
Honda Civic 1.8
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW
Engine Series
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
261 hp
at 6600 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 6300 rpm
BMW 130i
261 hp
138 hp
Honda Civic 1.8
232 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
128 lb‑ft
at 4300 rpm
BMW 130i
232 lb‑ft
128 lb‑ft
Honda Civic 1.8
Performance
BMW 130i
Honda Civic 1.8
155 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 130i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec
Honda Civic 1.8
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12.33 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.15 lb/hp
BMW 130i
12.33 lb/hp
21.15 lb/hp
Honda Civic 1.8
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 130i
Honda Civic 1.8
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
33 mpg
BMW 130i
25 mpg
33 mpg
Honda Civic 1.8
17 mpg
city
24 mpg
No data
highway
42 mpg
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
350 mi
Range
437 mi
BMW 130i
350 mi
437 mi
Honda Civic 1.8
Environmental Impact
178.2 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).
134.5 kWh
BMW 130i
178.2 kWh
134.5 kWh
Honda Civic 1.8
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
364 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
266 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 130i
Honda Civic 1.8
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
948 lb
Maximum Payload
1049 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.9 cu ft









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















