The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 130i Automatic (09 - 12) vs. Honda Civic 1.8 (15 - 17)
€ 36,900
€ 24,500
€ 36,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW 130i is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 5.2 inches shorter, 0.9 inches narrower and 1.9 inches lower than the Honda Civic 1.8.
BMW 130i
Honda Civic 1.8
55.9
68.8
76.1
57.9
69.7
77.6
68.8 in
Width
69.7 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.6 in
55.9 in
Height
57.9 in
104.7
166.9
102.2
172
166.9 in
Length
172 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
102.2 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 130i
Honda Civic 1.8
3252 lb
Curb Weight
2945 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb
Weight Difference:
306 lb
9.41 %
General
BMW 130i
Honda Civic 1.8
E81
Generation
FK..
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual 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
254 hp
at 6600 rpm
Power
140 hp
at 6500 rpm
BMW 130i
254 hp
140 hp
Honda Civic 1.8
229 lb‑ft
at 2600 rpm
Max. Torque
128 lb‑ft
at 4300 rpm
BMW 130i
229 lb‑ft
128 lb‑ft
Honda Civic 1.8
Performance
BMW 130i
Honda Civic 1.8
155 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 130i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
Honda Civic 1.8
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12.8 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.04 lb/hp
BMW 130i
12.8 lb/hp
21.04 lb/hp
Honda Civic 1.8
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 130i
Honda Civic 1.8
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
39 mpg
BMW 130i
28 mpg
39 mpg
Honda Civic 1.8
19 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
45 mpg
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
388 mi
Range
510 mi
BMW 130i
388 mi
510 mi
Honda Civic 1.8
Environmental Impact
161.1 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).
115.6 kWh
BMW 130i
161.1 kWh
115.6 kWh
Honda Civic 1.8
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 130i
Honda Civic 1.8
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
937 lb
Maximum Payload
913 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.5 cu ft
32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
39 cu ft
