The Comparative Analysis :
Honda Civic 2.2 i-CTDi (09 - 10) vs. BMW 120i (07 - 12)
€ 23,600

€ 26,600

€ 23,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Honda Civic 2.2 i-CTDi 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 2.2 i-CTDi
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 2.2 i-CTDi
BMW 120i
3135 lb
Curb Weight
3009 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3946 lb

Weight Difference:
126 lb
4.02 %

General
Honda Civic 2.2 i-CTDi
BMW 120i
FN/FD/FG/FA/FK
Generation
E81
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Honda Civic 2.2 i-CTDi
BMW 120i
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.2 L / 108 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
138 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 6700 rpm
Honda Civic 2.2 i-CTDi
138 hp
168 hp
BMW 120i
251 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
155 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Honda Civic 2.2 i-CTDi
251 lb‑ft
155 lb‑ft
BMW 120i
Performance
Honda Civic 2.2 i-CTDi
BMW 120i
127 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec

Honda Civic 2.2 i-CTDi
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 120i
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22.72 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.91 lb/hp
Honda Civic 2.2 i-CTDi
22.72 lb/hp
17.91 lb/hp
BMW 120i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Honda Civic 2.2 i-CTDi
BMW 120i
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Honda Civic 2.2 i-CTDi
46 mpg
36 mpg
BMW 120i
36 mpg
city
27 mpg
55 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 gal
609 mi
Range
499 mi
Honda Civic 2.2 i-CTDi
609 mi
499 mi
BMW 120i
Environmental Impact
104.9 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 2.2 i-CTDi
104.9 kWh
125 kWh
BMW 120i
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
217 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Honda Civic 2.2 i-CTDi
BMW 120i
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1032 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