The Comparative Analysis :
Honda Civic 1.8 Automatic (15 - 17) vs. BMW 120i Automatic (07 - 12)
€ 25,800

€ 28,600

€ 25,800
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 considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 5.2 inches longer, 0.9 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
68.8
76.1
69.7 in
Width
68.8 in
77.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
57.9 in
Height
55.9 in
102.2
172
104.7
166.9
172 in
Length
166.9 in
102.2 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Honda Civic 1.8
BMW 120i
3056 lb
Curb Weight
3053 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3990 lb

Weight Difference:
2 lb
0.07 %

General
Honda Civic 1.8
BMW 120i
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
140 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 6700 rpm
Honda Civic 1.8
140 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
130 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
11.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
512 ft
0.000 sec

Honda Civic 1.8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 120i
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21.83 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.17 lb/hp
Honda Civic 1.8
21.83 lb/hp
18.17 lb/hp
BMW 120i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Honda Civic 1.8
BMW 120i
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Honda Civic 1.8
37 mpg
36 mpg
BMW 120i
27 mpg
city
26 mpg
47 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 gal
485 mi
Range
499 mi
Honda Civic 1.8
485 mi
499 mi
BMW 120i
Environmental Impact
121.2 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
121.2 kWh
125 kWh
BMW 120i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
241 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
891 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
13.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.3 cu ft









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