BMW 3 Series Compact (1994 – 2000) vs Honda Civic 3 Doors (1995 – 2000): specs compared
The BMW 3 Series Compact is the more powerful of the two, with up to 170 hp against 160 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 7.8 s against 8.0 s. It has the higher top speed: 230 km/h against 207 km/h. The Honda Civic 3 Doors is the lighter car, from 930 kg against 1,175 kg.
| Specification |
BMW
3 Series Compact
1994 – 2000
|
Honda
Civic 3 Doors
1995 – 2000
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | Japan |
| Documented years | 1994 – 2000 | 1995 – 2000 |
| Body style | Compact · Hatchback | 3 Doors · Hatchback |
| Variants | 9 | 5 |
| Fuel | Diesel, Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 90 – 170 hp | 75 – 160 hp |
| Torque | 150 – 245 Nm | 110 – 153 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 7.8 – 13.9 s | 8.0 – 13.9 s |
| Top speed | 175 – 230 km/h | 165 – 207 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 6.4 – 10.5 L/100 km | 6.5 – 8.4 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,209 mm | 4,191 mm |
| Width | 1,699 mm | 1,699 mm |
| Height | 1,389 mm | 1,379 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,700 mm | 2,619 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,175 – 1,290 kg | 930 – 1,065 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.