BMW 3 Series Compact (2001 – 2005) vs Honda Civic Type-R (2001 – 2005): specs compared
The Honda Civic Type-R is the more powerful of the two, with up to 200 hp against 192 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 6.8 s against 7.1 s. The BMW 3 Series Compact uses less fuel, from 5.5 L/100 km against 8.9 L/100 km. The Honda Civic Type-R is the lighter car, from 1,170 kg against 1,275 kg. At 4,262 mm, the BMW 3 Series Compact is 122 mm longer than the Honda Civic Type-R.
| Specification |
BMW
3 Series Compact
2001 – 2005
|
Honda
Civic Type-R
2001 – 2005
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | Japan |
| Documented years | 2001 – 2005 | 2001 – 2005 |
| Body style | Compact · Hatchback | — |
| Variants | 9 | 1 |
| Fuel | Petrol, Diesel | Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 116 – 192 hp | 200 hp |
| Torque | 175 – 330 Nm | 196 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 7.1 – 11.9 s | 6.8 s |
| Top speed | 196 – 235 km/h | 235 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 5.5 – 9.6 L/100 km | 8.9 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,262 mm | 4,140 mm |
| Width | 1,750 mm | 1,699 mm |
| Height | 1,407 mm | 1,420 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,725 mm | 2,581 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,275 – 1,440 kg | 1,170 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.
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