The Comparative Analysis :
Honda Civic Type R (07 - 08) vs. BMW 125i Automatic (12 - 12)
€ 26,900
€ 34,300
€ 26,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Honda Civic Type R is 2.1 inches shorter, 0.8 inches wider and 0.9 inches taller than the BMW 125i.
Honda Civic Type R
BMW 125i
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
170.2
168.1 in
Length
170.2 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Honda Civic Type R
BMW 125i
2950 lb
Curb Weight
3164 lb
3748 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb
Weight Difference:
214 lb
6.76 %
General
Honda Civic Type R
BMW 125i
FN/FD/FG/FA/FK
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Honda Civic Type R
BMW 125i
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
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
215 hp
at 5000 rpm
Honda Civic Type R
198 hp
215 hp
BMW 125i
142 lb‑ft
at 5600 rpm
Max. Torque
229 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Honda Civic Type R
142 lb‑ft
229 lb‑ft
BMW 125i
Performance
Honda Civic Type R
BMW 125i
146 mph
Maximum Speed
151 mph
6.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec
Honda Civic Type R
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 125i
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14.9 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.72 lb/hp
Honda Civic Type R
14.9 lb/hp
14.72 lb/hp
BMW 125i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Honda Civic Type R
BMW 125i
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Honda Civic Type R
26 mpg
37 mpg
BMW 125i
19 mpg
city
28 mpg
34 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
341 mi
Range
505 mi
Honda Civic Type R
341 mi
505 mi
BMW 125i
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).
121.2 kWh
Honda Civic Type R
172.4 kWh
121.2 kWh
BMW 125i
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
346 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Honda Civic Type R
BMW 125i
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
798 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
12.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft
38.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft
