The Comparative Analysis :
Honda Civic Type R (09 - 10) vs. BMW M135i (12 - 15)
€ 28,300
€ 39,900
€ 28,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,900
ⓘ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 2.1 inches shorter, 0.8 inches wider and 1.3 inches taller than the BMW M135i.
Honda Civic Type R
BMW M135i
56.9
70.3
78.1
55.6
69.5
78.1
70.3 in
Width
69.5 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
56.9 in
Height
55.6 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 M135i
2950 lb
Curb Weight
3307 lb
3748 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4310 lb
Weight Difference:
357 lb
10.8 %
General
Honda Civic Type R
BMW M135i
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Honda Civic Type R
BMW M135i
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
198 hp
at 7800 rpm
Power
316 hp
at 5800 rpm
Honda Civic Type R
198 hp
316 hp
BMW M135i
142 lb‑ft
at 5600 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Honda Civic Type R
142 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
BMW M135i
Performance
Honda Civic Type R
BMW M135i
146 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec
Honda Civic Type R
62 mph
62
mph
mph
233 ft
0.000 sec
BMW M135i
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14.9 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.47 lb/hp
Honda Civic Type R
14.9 lb/hp
10.47 lb/hp
BMW M135i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Honda Civic Type R
BMW M135i
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Honda Civic Type R
26 mpg
29 mpg
BMW M135i
19 mpg
city
22 mpg
34 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
341 mi
Range
404 mi
Honda Civic Type R
341 mi
404 mi
BMW M135i
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).
151.6 kWh
Honda Civic Type R
172.4 kWh
151.6 kWh
BMW M135i
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
346 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
303 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Honda Civic Type R
BMW M135i
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
