The Comparative Analysis :
Honda Civic 1.8 (05 - 08) vs. BMW M135i Steptronic 5-door (12 - 15)
€ 20,900
€ 42,900
€ 20,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,900
ⓘ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. The Honda Civic 1.8 is 2.1 inches shorter, 0.8 inches wider and 1.9 inches taller than the BMW M135i.
Honda Civic 1.8
BMW M135i
57.5
70.3
78.1
55.6
69.5
78.1
70.3 in
Width
69.5 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
57.5 in
Height
55.6 in
103.1
168.1
105.9
170.2
168.1 in
Length
170.2 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Honda Civic 1.8
BMW M135i
2791 lb
Curb Weight
3351 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4354 lb
Weight Difference:
560 lb
16.71 %
General
Honda Civic 1.8
BMW M135i
FN/FD/FG/FA/FK
Generation
F20
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Honda Civic 1.8
BMW M135i
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
138 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
316 hp
at 5800 rpm
Honda Civic 1.8
138 hp
316 hp
BMW M135i
128 lb‑ft
at 4300 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Honda Civic 1.8
128 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
BMW M135i
Performance
Honda Civic 1.8
BMW M135i
127 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
Honda Civic 1.8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec
BMW M135i
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20.22 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.6 lb/hp
Honda Civic 1.8
20.22 lb/hp
10.6 lb/hp
BMW M135i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Honda Civic 1.8
BMW M135i
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Honda Civic 1.8
36 mpg
31 mpg
BMW M135i
28 mpg
city
23 mpg
43 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
471 mi
Range
431 mi
Honda Civic 1.8
471 mi
431 mi
BMW M135i
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).
142.1 kWh
Honda Civic 1.8
125 kWh
142.1 kWh
BMW M135i
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
282 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Honda Civic 1.8
BMW M135i
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1067 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













