The Comparative Analysis :
Honda Civic Type R (07 - 08) vs. BMW 125d Steptronic 5-door (17 - 19)
€ 26,900
€ 41,600
€ 26,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 41,600
ⓘ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. The Honda Civic Type R is 2.3 inches shorter, 0.8 inches wider and 0.9 inches taller than the BMW 125d.
Honda Civic Type R
BMW 125d
56.9
70.3
78.1
55.9
69.5
78.1
70.3 in
Width
69.5 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
56.9 in
Height
55.9 in
103.1
168.1
105.9
170.4
168.1 in
Length
170.4 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Honda Civic Type R
BMW 125d
2950 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
3748 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4398 lb
Weight Difference:
368 lb
11.09 %
General
Honda Civic Type R
BMW 125d
FN/FD/FG/FA/FK
Generation
F20
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Honda Civic Type R
BMW 125d
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
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
198 hp
at 7800 rpm
Power
221 hp
at 4400 rpm
Honda Civic Type R
198 hp
221 hp
BMW 125d
142 lb‑ft
at 5600 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Honda Civic Type R
142 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
BMW 125d
Performance
Honda Civic Type R
BMW 125d
146 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
6.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec
Honda Civic Type R
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 125d
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14.9 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.01 lb/hp
Honda Civic Type R
14.9 lb/hp
15.01 lb/hp
BMW 125d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Honda Civic Type R
BMW 125d
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
51 mpg
Honda Civic Type R
26 mpg
51 mpg
BMW 125d
19 mpg
city
44 mpg
34 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
341 mi
Range
702 mi
Honda Civic Type R
341 mi
702 mi
BMW 125d
Environmental Impact
172.4 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).
94.6 kWh
Honda Civic Type R
172.4 kWh
94.6 kWh
BMW 125d
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
346 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
195 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Honda Civic Type R
BMW 125d
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
798 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


















