The Comparative Analysis :
Honda Civic 1.4 i-SHIFT (05 - 08) vs. BMW 118d (07 - 12)
€ 19,500
€ 25,600
€ 19,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Honda Civic 1.4 is a little bigger in every dimension. It's 0.2 inches longer, 0.7 inches wider and 1.5 inches taller than the BMW 118d.
Honda Civic 1.4
BMW 118d
57.5
69.5
77.4
55.9
68.8
76.1
69.5 in
Width
68.8 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
57.5 in
Height
55.9 in
103.1
167.1
104.7
166.9
167.1 in
Length
166.9 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Honda Civic 1.4
BMW 118d
2734 lb
Curb Weight
3053 lb
3638 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4012 lb
Weight Difference:
320 lb
10.48 %
General
Honda Civic 1.4
BMW 118d
FN/FD/FG/FA/FK
Generation
E81
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed automated manual transmission (AMT)
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Honda Civic 1.4
BMW 118d
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.3 L / 64 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
82 hp
at 5700 rpm
Power
141 hp
at 4000 rpm
Honda Civic 1.4
82 hp
141 hp
BMW 118d
88 lb‑ft
at 2800 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Honda Civic 1.4
88 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
BMW 118d
Performance
Honda Civic 1.4
BMW 118d
106 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
16.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
735 ft
0.000 sec
Honda Civic 1.4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 118d
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33.34 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.65 lb/hp
Honda Civic 1.4
33.34 lb/hp
21.65 lb/hp
BMW 118d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Honda Civic 1.4
BMW 118d
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Honda Civic 1.4
40 mpg
52 mpg
BMW 118d
31 mpg
city
44 mpg
47 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
526 mi
Range
704 mi
Honda Civic 1.4
526 mi
704 mi
BMW 118d
Environmental Impact
111.8 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).
92.5 kWh
Honda Civic 1.4
111.8 kWh
92.5 kWh
BMW 118d
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Honda Civic 1.4
BMW 118d
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
904 lb
Maximum Payload
959 lb
12.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.3 cu ft









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











