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BMW 8 Series Coupé vs Honda Civic comparison

Compare performance (625 HP vs 184 HP), boot space and price (90,000 £ vs 32,500 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW 8 Series Coupé or Honda Civic?

BMW 8 Series Coupé vs Honda Civic: Key differences

BMW 8 Series Coupé

  • substantially more power
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
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Honda Civic

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  • substantially cheaper
  • significantly more efficient
  • moderately lighter
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

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

8 Series Coupé

Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Honda Civic is substantially cheaper – starting at 32,500 £ , while the BMW 8 Series Coupé costs 90,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 57,515 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Honda Civic uses 4.7 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the BMW 8 Series Coupé with 6.7 L/100km. The difference is about 2 L/100km.

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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 8 Series Coupé offers substantially more power – delivering 625 HP compared to 184 HP. That’s roughly 441 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW 8 Series Coupé is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 3.2 s, while the Honda Civic takes 7.8 s. That’s about 4.6 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW 8 Series Coupé delivers considerably more torque with 750 Nm compared to 315 Nm. That’s about 435 Nm more.

8 Series Coupé

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 terms of curb weight, Honda Civic is moderately lighter – 1,517 kg compared to 1,805 kg. The difference is around 288 kg.

When it comes to payload, the BMW 8 Series Coupé carries noticeably more – 545 kg compared to 397 kg. That’s a difference of about 148 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The BMW 8 Series Coupé holds a decisive overall lead in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.

from £90,000
8 Series Coupé

BMW 8 Series Coupé

  • Engine Type Diesel MHEV, Petrol
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 333 - 625 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 6.7 - 11.5 L/100km
BMW 8 Series Coupé
Honda Civic

Costs and Consumption

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Dimensions and Body

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BMW 8 Series Coupé

The BMW 8 Series Coupé blends elegant, low-slung coupé looks with a purposeful, athletic stance that hints at both comfort and serious driving fun. Inside it feels indulgent and driver-focused, the sort of car that turns motorway miles into a breeze while quietly daring you to chase a twisty back road — and yes, it photographs magnificently.

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Honda Civic

The Honda Civic mixes practical daily usability with a surprisingly engaging driving character, wrapping clever interior design and dependable engineering in a tidy, modern package. It’s a smart buy for drivers who want sensible reliability, a bit of fun behind the wheel, and a shape that never looks like it’s trying too hard.

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BMW 8 Series Coupé
Honda Civic

Costs and Consumption

Price
90,000 - 158,900 £
Price
32,500 - 35,500 £
Consumption L/100km
6.7 - 11.5 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.7 - 5 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
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Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
176 - 263 g/km
co2
108 - 114 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
66 - 68 L
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Coupe
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
4 - 5
Seats
5
Doors
2 - 4
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,805 - 2,085 kg
Curb weight
1,517 - 1,533 kg
Trunk capacity
420 - 440 L
Trunk capacity
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Length
4,851 - 5,098 mm
Length
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Width
1,902 - 1,943 mm
Width
1,890 mm
Height
1,346 - 1,420 mm
Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
370 - 545 kg
Payload
348 - 397 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol
Engine Type
Full Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
CVT
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
333 - 625 HP
Power HP
184 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.2 - 5.4 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.8 - 8.1 s
Max Speed
250 km/h
Max Speed
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Torque
500 - 750 Nm
Torque
315 Nm
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
245 - 460 kW
Power kW
135 kW
Engine capacity
2,993 - 4,395 cm3
Engine capacity
1,993 cm3

General

Model Year
2024
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
C
Brand
BMW
Brand
Honda
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