The Comparative Analysis :
Honda Civic Type R (17 - ..) vs. BMW 120d BluePerformance (12 - 15)
€ 36,500

€ 29,800

€ 36,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,800
ⓘ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 9.2 inches longer, 4.4 inches wider and 0.5 inches taller than the BMW 120d BluePerformance.
Honda Civic Type R
BMW 120d BluePerformance
56.5
73.9
81.7
55.9
69.5
78.1
73.9 in
Width
69.5 in
81.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
56.5 in
Height
55.9 in
106.3
179.4
105.9
170.2
179.4 in
Length
170.2 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Honda Civic Type R
BMW 120d BluePerformance
3042 lb
Curb Weight
3142 lb
3880 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4145 lb

Weight Difference:
99 lb
3.15 %

General
Honda Civic Type R
BMW 120d BluePerformance
FC
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Honda Civic Type R
BMW 120d BluePerformance
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
316 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 4000 rpm
Honda Civic Type R
316 hp
181 hp
BMW 120d BluePerformance
295 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Honda Civic Type R
295 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
BMW 120d BluePerformance
Performance
Honda Civic Type R
BMW 120d BluePerformance
169 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
5.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
266 ft
0.000 sec

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

BMW 120d BluePerformance
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9.63 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.36 lb/hp
Honda Civic Type R
9.63 lb/hp
17.36 lb/hp
BMW 120d BluePerformance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Honda Civic Type R
BMW 120d BluePerformance
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
55 mpg
Honda Civic Type R
31 mpg
55 mpg
BMW 120d BluePerformance
24 mpg
city
44 mpg
36 mpg
highway
No data
12.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
371 mi
Range
751 mi
Honda Civic Type R
371 mi
751 mi
BMW 120d BluePerformance
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).
88.5 kWh
Honda Civic Type R
145.8 kWh
88.5 kWh
BMW 120d BluePerformance
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
283 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Honda Civic Type R
BMW 120d BluePerformance
5
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
838 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
11.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft








No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft