The Comparative Analysis :
Honda Civic 1.8 Automatic (09 - 11) vs. BMW 120i (16 - 17)
€ 22,100
€ 29,700
€ 22,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,700
ⓘ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 120i
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 120i
2919 lb
Curb Weight
3175 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4255 lb
Weight Difference:
256 lb
8.06 %
General
Honda Civic 1.8
BMW 120i
FN/FD/FG/FA/FK
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
5-speed automatic 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
2 L / 98 cu in
138 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 5000 rpm
Honda Civic 1.8
138 hp
181 hp
BMW 120i
128 lb‑ft
at 4300 rpm
Max. Torque
214 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Honda Civic 1.8
128 lb‑ft
214 lb‑ft
BMW 120i
Performance
Honda Civic 1.8
BMW 120i
122 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
11 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec
Honda Civic 1.8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 120i
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21.15 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.54 lb/hp
Honda Civic 1.8
21.15 lb/hp
17.54 lb/hp
BMW 120i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Honda Civic 1.8
BMW 120i
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Honda Civic 1.8
33 mpg
41 mpg
BMW 120i
24 mpg
city
31 mpg
42 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
437 mi
Range
567 mi
Honda Civic 1.8
437 mi
567 mi
BMW 120i
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).
108 kWh
Honda Civic 1.8
134.5 kWh
108 kWh
BMW 120i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
266 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
211 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Honda Civic 1.8
BMW 120i
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1049 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
