The Comparative Analysis :
Honda Civic 1.8 (09 - 11) vs. BMW 118i Steptronic 5-door (15 - 15)
€ 20,800
€ 26,900
€ 20,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,900
ⓘ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. Both cars are the same width, but the Honda Civic 1.8 is 2.9 inches shorter and 1.5 inches taller.
Honda Civic 1.8
BMW 118i
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
167.5
105.9
170.4
167.5 in
Length
170.4 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Honda Civic 1.8
BMW 118i
2789 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4156 lb
Weight Difference:
287 lb
9.33 %
General
Honda Civic 1.8
BMW 118i
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 118i
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
138 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 4400 rpm
Honda Civic 1.8
138 hp
134 hp
BMW 118i
128 lb‑ft
at 4300 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Honda Civic 1.8
128 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
BMW 118i
Performance
Honda Civic 1.8
BMW 118i
127 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
Honda Civic 1.8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 118i
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20.21 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.95 lb/hp
Honda Civic 1.8
20.21 lb/hp
22.95 lb/hp
BMW 118i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Honda Civic 1.8
BMW 118i
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
42 mpg
Honda Civic 1.8
36 mpg
42 mpg
BMW 118i
27 mpg
city
33 mpg
43 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
471 mi
Range
577 mi
Honda Civic 1.8
471 mi
577 mi
BMW 118i
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).
106.1 kWh
Honda Civic 1.8
125 kWh
106.1 kWh
BMW 118i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Honda Civic 1.8
BMW 118i
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
12.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft
38.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft
