The Comparative Analysis :
Honda Civic 1.8 Automatic (09 - 11) vs. BMW 120i Automatic (07 - 12)
€ 22,100
€ 28,600
€ 22,100
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 0.6 inches longer, 0.7 inches wider and 1.5 inches taller than the BMW 120i.
Honda Civic 1.8
BMW 120i
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 120i
2919 lb
Curb Weight
3053 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3990 lb
Weight Difference:
134 lb
4.39 %
General
Honda Civic 1.8
BMW 120i
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
5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Honda Civic 1.8
BMW 120i
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
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
168 hp
at 6700 rpm
Honda Civic 1.8
138 hp
168 hp
BMW 120i
128 lb‑ft
at 4300 rpm
Max. Torque
155 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Honda Civic 1.8
128 lb‑ft
155 lb‑ft
BMW 120i
Performance
Honda Civic 1.8
BMW 120i
122 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
11 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec
Honda Civic 1.8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 120i
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21.15 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.17 lb/hp
Honda Civic 1.8
21.15 lb/hp
18.17 lb/hp
BMW 120i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Honda Civic 1.8
BMW 120i
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Honda Civic 1.8
33 mpg
36 mpg
BMW 120i
24 mpg
city
26 mpg
42 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 gal
437 mi
Range
499 mi
Honda Civic 1.8
437 mi
499 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).
125 kWh
Honda Civic 1.8
134.5 kWh
125 kWh
BMW 120i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
266 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
249 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Honda Civic 1.8
BMW 120i
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1049 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
