BMW 3 Series Touring vs Honda Civic – Which one offers the better deal?

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

Costs and Efficiency: When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

Honda Civic has a noticeable advantage in terms of price – it starts at 32500 £, while the BMW 3 Series Touring costs 41100 £. That’s a price difference of around 8572 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the BMW 3 Series Touring manages with 0.90 L and is therefore convincingly more efficient than the Honda Civic with 4.70 L. The difference is about 3.80 L per 100 km.

Engine and Performance: Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the BMW 3 Series Touring has a significantly edge – offering 550 HP compared to 184 HP. That’s roughly 366 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW 3 Series Touring is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.50 s, while the Honda Civic takes 7.80 s. That’s about 4.30 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the BMW 3 Series Touring performs clearly perceptible better – reaching 300 km/h, while the Honda Civic tops out at 180 km/h. The difference is around 120 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW 3 Series Touring pulls convincingly stronger with 700 Nm compared to 315 Nm. That’s about 385 Nm difference.

Space and Everyday Use: Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In curb weight, the Honda Civic is slight lighter – 1517 kg compared to 1650 kg. The difference is around 133 kg.

In terms of boot space, the BMW 3 Series Touring offers somewhat more room – 500 L compared to 410 L. That’s a difference of about 90 L.

In maximum load capacity, the BMW 3 Series Touring performs somewhat better – up to 1510 L, which is about 290 L more than the Honda Civic.

When it comes to payload, BMW 3 Series Touring noticeable takes the win – 520 kg compared to 397 kg. That’s a difference of about 123 kg.

All in all, the BMW 3 Series Touring shows itself to be leaves the rival little chance and secures the title of DriveDuel Champion.
It impresses with the more balanced overall package and proves to be the more versatile companion for everyday use.