Honda Civic 5 Doors (1997 – 2001) vs BMW 3 Series Compact (1994 – 2000): specs compared
Both offer around 170 hp at most. The BMW 3 Series Compact is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 7.8 s against 8.3 s. It has the higher top speed: 230 km/h against 223 km/h. The Honda Civic 5 Doors is the lighter car, from 1,055 kg against 1,175 kg. At 4,321 mm, the Honda Civic 5 Doors is 112 mm longer than the BMW 3 Series Compact. The Honda Civic 5 Doors dates from 1997 – 2001, the BMW 3 Series Compact from 1994 – 2000.
| Specification |
Honda
Civic 5 Doors
1997 – 2001
|
BMW
3 Series Compact
1994 – 2000
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Japan | Germany |
| Documented years | 1997 – 2001 | 1994 – 2000 |
| Body style | 5 Doors · Hatchback | Compact · Hatchback |
| Variants | 4 | 9 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Diesel, Petrol |
| Drive | FWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 90 – 170 hp | 90 – 170 hp |
| Torque | 120 – 166 Nm | 150 – 245 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 8.3 – 13.3 s | 7.8 – 13.9 s |
| Top speed | 176 – 223 km/h | 175 – 230 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 6.6 – 8.8 L/100 km | 6.4 – 10.5 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,321 mm | 4,209 mm |
| Width | 1,699 mm | 1,699 mm |
| Height | 1,389 mm | 1,389 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,619 mm | 2,700 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,055 – 1,160 kg | 1,175 – 1,290 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.