The Comparative Analysis :
Honda Civic Type R (09 - 10) vs. BMW 118i Automatic (04 - 07)
€ 28,300
€ 25,100
€ 28,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Honda Civic Type R is a little bigger in every dimension. It's 1.7 inches longer, 1.3 inches wider and 0.6 inches taller than the BMW 118i.
Honda Civic Type R
BMW 118i
56.9
70.3
78.1
56.3
68.9
76.1
70.3 in
Width
68.9 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
56.9 in
Height
56.3 in
103.1
168.1
104.7
166.4
168.1 in
Length
166.4 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Honda Civic Type R
BMW 118i
2950 lb
Curb Weight
2943 lb
3748 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3880 lb
Weight Difference:
7 lb
0.24 %
General
Honda Civic Type R
BMW 118i
FN/FD/FG/FA/FK
Generation
E87
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Honda Civic Type R
BMW 118i
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
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
198 hp
at 7800 rpm
Power
127 hp
at 5750 rpm
Honda Civic Type R
198 hp
127 hp
BMW 118i
142 lb‑ft
at 5600 rpm
Max. Torque
133 lb‑ft
at 3250 rpm
Honda Civic Type R
142 lb‑ft
133 lb‑ft
BMW 118i
Performance
Honda Civic Type R
BMW 118i
146 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
6.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec
Honda Civic Type R
62 mph
62
mph
mph
459 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 118i
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14.9 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.17 lb/hp
Honda Civic Type R
14.9 lb/hp
23.17 lb/hp
BMW 118i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Honda Civic Type R
BMW 118i
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
30 mpg
Honda Civic Type R
26 mpg
30 mpg
BMW 118i
19 mpg
city
22 mpg
34 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
341 mi
Range
398 mi
Honda Civic Type R
341 mi
398 mi
BMW 118i
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).
147.7 kWh
Honda Civic Type R
172.4 kWh
147.7 kWh
BMW 118i
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
346 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
303 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Honda Civic Type R
BMW 118i
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
798 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
