The Comparative Analysis :
Honda Civic 1.8 (15 - 17) vs. BMW 120i 5-door (15 - 16)
€ 24,500
€ 28,600
€ 24,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,600
ⓘ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 1.6 inches longer, 0.2 inches wider and 1.9 inches taller than the BMW 120i.
Honda Civic 1.8
BMW 120i
57.9
69.7
77.6
55.9
69.5
78.1
69.7 in
Width
69.5 in
77.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
57.9 in
Height
55.9 in
102.2
172
105.9
170.4
172 in
Length
170.4 in
102.2 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Honda Civic 1.8
BMW 120i
2945 lb
Curb Weight
3042 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb
Weight Difference:
97 lb
3.19 %
General
Honda Civic 1.8
BMW 120i
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Honda Civic 1.8
BMW 120i
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
140 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
175 hp
at 4800 rpm
Honda Civic 1.8
140 hp
175 hp
BMW 120i
128 lb‑ft
at 4300 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Honda Civic 1.8
128 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
BMW 120i
Performance
Honda Civic 1.8
BMW 120i
134 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
Honda Civic 1.8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 120i
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21.04 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.38 lb/hp
Honda Civic 1.8
21.04 lb/hp
17.38 lb/hp
BMW 120i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Honda Civic 1.8
BMW 120i
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Honda Civic 1.8
39 mpg
41 mpg
BMW 120i
31 mpg
city
32 mpg
45 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
510 mi
Range
567 mi
Honda Civic 1.8
510 mi
567 mi
BMW 120i
Environmental Impact
115.6 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).
108 kWh
Honda Civic 1.8
115.6 kWh
108 kWh
BMW 120i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
212 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Honda Civic 1.8
BMW 120i
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
913 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
13.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft









39 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft









