The Comparative Analysis :
Honda Civic 1.8 (05 - 08) vs. BMW 118d (04 - 07)
€ 20,900
€ 23,500
€ 20,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Honda Civic 1.8 is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 1.7 inches longer, 1.3 inches wider and 1.2 inches taller than the BMW 118d.
Honda Civic 1.8
BMW 118d
57.5
70.3
78.1
56.3
68.9
76.1
70.3 in
Width
68.9 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
57.5 in
Height
56.3 in
103.1
168.1
104.7
166.4
168.1 in
Length
166.4 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Honda Civic 1.8
BMW 118d
2791 lb
Curb Weight
3053 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3990 lb
Weight Difference:
262 lb
8.58 %
General
Honda Civic 1.8
BMW 118d
FN/FD/FG/FA/FK
Generation
E87
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Honda Civic 1.8
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
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
138 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 4000 rpm
Honda Civic 1.8
138 hp
120 hp
BMW 118d
128 lb‑ft
at 4300 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Honda Civic 1.8
128 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
BMW 118d
Performance
Honda Civic 1.8
BMW 118d
127 mph
Maximum Speed
125 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
Honda Civic 1.8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
456 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 118d
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20.22 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.44 lb/hp
Honda Civic 1.8
20.22 lb/hp
25.44 lb/hp
BMW 118d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Honda Civic 1.8
BMW 118d
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
42 mpg
Honda Civic 1.8
36 mpg
42 mpg
BMW 118d
28 mpg
city
31 mpg
43 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
471 mi
Range
555 mi
Honda Civic 1.8
471 mi
555 mi
BMW 118d
Environmental Impact
125 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).
115.2 kWh
Honda Civic 1.8
125 kWh
115.2 kWh
BMW 118d
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
241 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Honda Civic 1.8
BMW 118d
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1067 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
12.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.3 cu ft









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













