BMW 3 Series Sedan (1991 – 1998) vs Honda Civic Sedan (1991 – 1996): specs compared
The BMW 3 Series Sedan is the more powerful of the two, with up to 193 hp against 160 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 7.3 s against 7.8 s. It has the higher top speed: 236 km/h against 215 km/h. It uses less fuel, from 6.5 L/100 km against 7.2 L/100 km. The Honda Civic Sedan is the lighter car, from 965 kg against 1,190 kg.
| Specification |
BMW
3 Series Sedan
1991 – 1998
|
Honda
Civic Sedan
1991 – 1996
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | Japan |
| Documented years | 1991 – 1998 | 1991 – 1996 |
| Body style | Sedan | Sedan |
| Variants | 21 | 3 |
| Fuel | Diesel, Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 90 – 193 hp | 90 – 160 hp |
| Torque | 141 – 280 Nm | 119 – 150 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 7.3 – 15.0 s | 7.8 – 9.7 s |
| Top speed | 182 – 236 km/h | 180 – 215 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 6.5 – 10.2 L/100 km | 7.2 – 7.5 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,430 mm | 4,399 mm |
| Width | 1,699 mm | 1,699 mm |
| Height | 1,389 mm | 1,379 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,700 mm | 2,619 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,190 – 1,400 kg | 965 – 1,138 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.