The Comparative Analysis :
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC (18 - 19) vs. BMW 120d Steptronic (15 - 16)
€ 27,900

€ 32,500

€ 27,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 7.4 inches longer, 1.3 inches wider and 0.5 inches taller than the BMW 120d.
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
BMW 120d
56.5
70.8
81.7
55.9
69.5
78.1
70.8 in
Width
69.5 in
81.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
56.5 in
Height
55.9 in
106.2
177.9
105.9
170.4
177.9 in
Length
170.4 in
106.2 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
BMW 120d
2954 lb
Curb Weight
3219 lb
4045 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4299 lb

Weight Difference:
265 lb
8.23 %

General
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
BMW 120d
FC
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
BMW 120d
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
118 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 4000 rpm
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
118 hp
187 hp
BMW 120d
221 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
221 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
BMW 120d
Performance
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
BMW 120d
125 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
10.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
459 ft
0.000 sec

Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
62 mph
62
mph
mph
318 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 120d
▶ REPLAY
25.03 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.21 lb/hp
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
25.03 lb/hp
17.21 lb/hp
BMW 120d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
BMW 120d
Fuel Economy
67 mpg
combined
60 mpg
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
67 mpg
60 mpg
BMW 120d
64 mpg
city
51 mpg
67 mpg
highway
No data
12.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
816 mi
Range
828 mi
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
816 mi
828 mi
BMW 120d
Environmental Impact
71.9 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).
80.3 kWh
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
71.9 kWh
80.3 kWh
BMW 120d
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
150 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
166 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
BMW 120d
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
13.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft









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