The Comparative Analysis :
Honda Civic Type R (15 - 17) vs. BMW 130i Automatic (09 - 12)
€ 35,400
€ 36,900
€ 35,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Honda Civic Type R is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 5.9 inches longer, 5.1 inches wider and 1.8 inches taller than the BMW 130i.
Honda Civic Type R
BMW 130i
57.7
73.9
81.8
55.9
68.8
76.1
73.9 in
Width
68.8 in
81.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
57.7 in
Height
55.9 in
102.1
172.8
104.7
166.9
172.8 in
Length
166.9 in
102.1 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Honda Civic Type R
BMW 130i
3203 lb
Curb Weight
3252 lb
3748 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4189 lb
Weight Difference:
49 lb
1.51 %
General
Honda Civic Type R
BMW 130i
FK..
Generation
E81
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 automatic transmission
Engine
Honda Civic Type R
BMW 130i
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
306 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
254 hp
at 6600 rpm
Honda Civic Type R
306 hp
254 hp
BMW 130i
295 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
229 lb‑ft
at 2600 rpm
Honda Civic Type R
295 lb‑ft
229 lb‑ft
BMW 130i
Performance
Honda Civic Type R
BMW 130i
168 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec
Honda Civic Type R
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 130i
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10.47 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.8 lb/hp
Honda Civic Type R
10.47 lb/hp
12.8 lb/hp
BMW 130i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Honda Civic Type R
BMW 130i
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
28 mpg
Honda Civic Type R
32 mpg
28 mpg
BMW 130i
25 mpg
city
19 mpg
39 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 gal
426 mi
Range
388 mi
Honda Civic Type R
426 mi
388 mi
BMW 130i
Environmental Impact
138.2 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).
161.1 kWh
Honda Civic Type R
138.2 kWh
161.1 kWh
BMW 130i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
274 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Honda Civic Type R
BMW 130i
5
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
545 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
14.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.3 cu ft










40.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.6 cu ft






















