The Comparative Analysis :
Honda Civic 1.4 i-SHIFT (05 - 08) vs. BMW 120d BluePerformance xDrive (12 - 15)
€ 19,500

€ 31,800

€ 19,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,800
ⓘ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. Both cars are the same width, but the Honda Civic 1.4 is 3.1 inches shorter and 1.5 inches taller.
Honda Civic 1.4
BMW 120d BluePerformance
57.5
69.5
77.4
55.9
69.5
78.1
69.5 in
Width
69.5 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
57.5 in
Height
55.9 in
103.1
167.1
105.9
170.2
167.1 in
Length
170.2 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Honda Civic 1.4
BMW 120d BluePerformance
2734 lb
Curb Weight
3307 lb
3638 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4310 lb

Weight Difference:
573 lb
17.33 %

General
Honda Civic 1.4
BMW 120d BluePerformance
FN/FD/FG/FA/FK
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

6-speed automated manual transmission (AMT)
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Honda Civic 1.4
BMW 120d BluePerformance
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
181 hp
at 4000 rpm
Honda Civic 1.4
82 hp
181 hp
BMW 120d BluePerformance
88 lb‑ft
at 2800 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Honda Civic 1.4
88 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
BMW 120d BluePerformance
Performance
Honda Civic 1.4
BMW 120d BluePerformance
106 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
16.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
735 ft
0.000 sec

Honda Civic 1.4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 120d BluePerformance
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33.34 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.27 lb/hp
Honda Civic 1.4
33.34 lb/hp
18.27 lb/hp
BMW 120d BluePerformance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Honda Civic 1.4
BMW 120d BluePerformance
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Honda Civic 1.4
40 mpg
50 mpg
BMW 120d BluePerformance
31 mpg
city
41 mpg
47 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
526 mi
Range
687 mi
Honda Civic 1.4
526 mi
687 mi
BMW 120d BluePerformance
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).
96.7 kWh
Honda Civic 1.4
111.8 kWh
96.7 kWh
BMW 120d BluePerformance
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Honda Civic 1.4
BMW 120d BluePerformance
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
904 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
12.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft









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