The Comparative Analysis :
Honda Civic 1.8 (09 - 11) vs. BMW 130i (09 - 12)
€ 20,800
€ 34,800
€ 20,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Honda Civic 1.8 is a little bigger in every dimension. It's 0.6 inches longer, 0.7 inches wider and 1.5 inches taller than the BMW 130i.
Honda Civic 1.8
BMW 130i
57.5
69.5
77.4
55.9
68.8
76.1
69.5 in
Width
68.8 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
57.5 in
Height
55.9 in
103.1
167.5
104.7
166.9
167.5 in
Length
166.9 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Honda Civic 1.8
BMW 130i
2789 lb
Curb Weight
3197 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4134 lb
Weight Difference:
408 lb
12.76 %
General
Honda Civic 1.8
BMW 130i
FN/FD/FG/FA/FK
Generation
E81
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Honda Civic 1.8
BMW 130i
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
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
254 hp
at 6600 rpm
Honda Civic 1.8
138 hp
254 hp
BMW 130i
128 lb‑ft
at 4300 rpm
Max. Torque
229 lb‑ft
at 2600 rpm
Honda Civic 1.8
128 lb‑ft
229 lb‑ft
BMW 130i
Performance
Honda Civic 1.8
BMW 130i
127 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
Honda Civic 1.8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
272 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 130i
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20.21 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.59 lb/hp
Honda Civic 1.8
20.21 lb/hp
12.59 lb/hp
BMW 130i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Honda Civic 1.8
BMW 130i
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
28 mpg
Honda Civic 1.8
36 mpg
28 mpg
BMW 130i
27 mpg
city
19 mpg
43 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 gal
471 mi
Range
388 mi
Honda Civic 1.8
471 mi
388 mi
BMW 130i
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).
161.1 kWh
Honda Civic 1.8
125 kWh
161.1 kWh
BMW 130i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Honda Civic 1.8
BMW 130i
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1069 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
