The Comparative Analysis :
Honda Civic Type R (17 - ..) vs. BMW 125i 5-door (15 - 16)
€ 36,500

€ 32,300

€ 36,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,300
ⓘ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 inches longer, 4.4 inches wider and 0.5 inches taller than the BMW 125i.
Honda Civic Type R
BMW 125i
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
170.4
179.4 in
Length
170.4 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Honda Civic Type R
BMW 125i
3042 lb
Curb Weight
3153 lb
3880 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4233 lb

Weight Difference:
110 lb
3.49 %

General
Honda Civic Type R
BMW 125i
FC
Generation
F20
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 125i
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline 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
215 hp
at 5000 rpm
Honda Civic Type R
316 hp
215 hp
BMW 125i
295 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
229 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Honda Civic Type R
295 lb‑ft
229 lb‑ft
BMW 125i
Performance
Honda Civic Type R
BMW 125i
169 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
5.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
266 ft
0.000 sec

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

BMW 125i
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9.63 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.67 lb/hp
Honda Civic Type R
9.63 lb/hp
14.67 lb/hp
BMW 125i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Honda Civic Type R
BMW 125i
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Honda Civic Type R
31 mpg
36 mpg
BMW 125i
24 mpg
city
27 mpg
36 mpg
highway
No data
12.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
371 mi
Range
490 mi
Honda Civic Type R
371 mi
490 mi
BMW 125i
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).
125 kWh
Honda Civic Type R
145.8 kWh
125 kWh
BMW 125i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
283 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Honda Civic Type R
BMW 125i
5
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
838 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
11.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft








No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft