The Comparative Analysis :
Honda Civic 1.8 (05 - 08) vs. BMW 123d (07 - 12)
€ 20,900
€ 32,100
€ 20,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,100
ⓘ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 1.2 inches longer, 1.5 inches wider and 1.5 inches taller than the BMW 123d.
Honda Civic 1.8
BMW 123d
57.5
70.3
78.1
55.9
68.8
76.1
70.3 in
Width
68.8 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
57.5 in
Height
55.9 in
103.1
168.1
104.7
166.9
168.1 in
Length
166.9 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Honda Civic 1.8
BMW 123d
2791 lb
Curb Weight
3274 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4211 lb
Weight Difference:
483 lb
14.75 %
General
Honda Civic 1.8
BMW 123d
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 manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Honda Civic 1.8
BMW 123d
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
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
201 hp
at 4400 rpm
Honda Civic 1.8
138 hp
201 hp
BMW 123d
128 lb‑ft
at 4300 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Honda Civic 1.8
128 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
BMW 123d
Performance
Honda Civic 1.8
BMW 123d
127 mph
Maximum Speed
148 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
Honda Civic 1.8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 123d
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20.22 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.29 lb/hp
Honda Civic 1.8
20.22 lb/hp
16.29 lb/hp
BMW 123d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Honda Civic 1.8
BMW 123d
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Honda Civic 1.8
36 mpg
46 mpg
BMW 123d
28 mpg
city
37 mpg
43 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
471 mi
Range
621 mi
Honda Civic 1.8
471 mi
621 mi
BMW 123d
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).
104.9 kWh
Honda Civic 1.8
125 kWh
104.9 kWh
BMW 123d
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
217 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Honda Civic 1.8
BMW 123d
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
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
