The Comparative Analysis :
Honda Civic Type R (17 - ..) vs. BMW 116i (07 - 09)
€ 36,500

€ 21,700

€ 36,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,700
ⓘ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 12.5 inches longer, 5.1 inches wider and 0.5 inches taller than the BMW 116i.
Honda Civic Type R
BMW 116i
56.5
73.9
81.7
55.9
68.8
76.1
73.9 in
Width
68.8 in
81.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
56.5 in
Height
55.9 in
106.3
179.4
104.7
166.9
179.4 in
Length
166.9 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Honda Civic Type R
BMW 116i
3042 lb
Curb Weight
2932 lb
3880 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3869 lb

Weight Difference:
110 lb
3.62 %

General
Honda Civic Type R
BMW 116i
FC
Generation
E81
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium 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 116i
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
316 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 6000 rpm
Honda Civic Type R
316 hp
120 hp
BMW 116i
295 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
118 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Honda Civic Type R
295 lb‑ft
118 lb‑ft
BMW 116i
Performance
Honda Civic Type R
BMW 116i
169 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
5.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
266 ft
0.000 sec

Honda Civic Type R
62 mph
62
mph
mph
459 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 116i
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9.63 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.43 lb/hp
Honda Civic Type R
9.63 lb/hp
24.43 lb/hp
BMW 116i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Honda Civic Type R
BMW 116i
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Honda Civic Type R
31 mpg
41 mpg
BMW 116i
24 mpg
city
31 mpg
36 mpg
highway
No data
12.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 gal
371 mi
Range
568 mi
Honda Civic Type R
371 mi
568 mi
BMW 116i
Environmental Impact
145.8 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).
109.9 kWh
Honda Civic Type R
145.8 kWh
109.9 kWh
BMW 116i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
283 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Honda Civic Type R
BMW 116i
5
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
838 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
11.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.3 cu ft








No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.6 cu ft