The Comparative Analysis :
Honda Civic 1.8 Automatic (09 - 11) vs. BMW 116d Steptronic (11 - 15)
€ 22,100
€ 29,400
€ 22,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,400
ⓘ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 2.7 inches shorter and 1.5 inches taller.
Honda Civic 1.8
BMW 116d
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
170.2
167.5 in
Length
170.2 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Honda Civic 1.8
BMW 116d
2919 lb
Curb Weight
3131 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4134 lb
Weight Difference:
212 lb
6.77 %
General
Honda Civic 1.8
BMW 116d
FN/FD/FG/FA/FK
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Honda Civic 1.8
BMW 116d
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
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
114 hp
at 4000 rpm
Honda Civic 1.8
138 hp
114 hp
BMW 116d
128 lb‑ft
at 4300 rpm
Max. Torque
192 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Honda Civic 1.8
128 lb‑ft
192 lb‑ft
BMW 116d
Performance
Honda Civic 1.8
BMW 116d
122 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
11 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec
Honda Civic 1.8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
469 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 116d
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21.15 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.46 lb/hp
Honda Civic 1.8
21.15 lb/hp
27.46 lb/hp
BMW 116d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Honda Civic 1.8
BMW 116d
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
53 mpg
Honda Civic 1.8
33 mpg
53 mpg
BMW 116d
24 mpg
city
44 mpg
42 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
437 mi
Range
734 mi
Honda Civic 1.8
437 mi
734 mi
BMW 116d
Environmental Impact
134.5 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).
90.4 kWh
Honda Civic 1.8
134.5 kWh
90.4 kWh
BMW 116d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
266 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
185 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Honda Civic 1.8
BMW 116d
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1049 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






















