The Comparative Analysis :
Honda Civic 1.8 Automatic (15 - 17) vs. BMW 123d Automatic (07 - 12)
€ 25,800

€ 34,200

€ 25,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,200
ⓘ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 123d.
Honda Civic 1.8
BMW 123d
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 123d
3056 lb
Curb Weight
3274 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4211 lb

Weight Difference:
218 lb
6.66 %

General
Honda Civic 1.8
BMW 123d
FK..
Generation
E81
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Honda Civic 1.8
BMW 123d
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
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
201 hp
at 4400 rpm
Honda Civic 1.8
140 hp
201 hp
BMW 123d
128 lb‑ft
at 4300 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Honda Civic 1.8
128 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
BMW 123d
Performance
Honda Civic 1.8
BMW 123d
130 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
11.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
512 ft
0.000 sec

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

BMW 123d
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21.83 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.29 lb/hp
Honda Civic 1.8
21.83 lb/hp
16.29 lb/hp
BMW 123d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Honda Civic 1.8
BMW 123d
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Honda Civic 1.8
37 mpg
43 mpg
BMW 123d
27 mpg
city
34 mpg
47 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
485 mi
Range
576 mi
Honda Civic 1.8
485 mi
576 mi
BMW 123d
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).
113.1 kWh
Honda Civic 1.8
121.2 kWh
113.1 kWh
BMW 123d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
241 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Honda Civic 1.8
BMW 123d
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