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BMW X1 vs Honda Civic - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (326 HP vs 184 HP), boot space and price (38200 £ vs 32500 £) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW X1 or Honda Civic?

BMW X1

3.9 (4 Reviews)
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Honda Civic

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

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Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Honda Civic has a slightly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 32500 £, while the BMW X1 costs 38200 £. That’s a price difference of around 5743 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: BMW X1 manages with 2.50 L and is therefore decisively more efficient than the Honda Civic with 4.70 L. The difference is about 2.20 L per 100 km.

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Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the BMW X1 has a convincingly edge – offering 326 HP compared to 184 HP. That’s roughly 142 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW X1 is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 5.40 s, while the Honda Civic takes 7.80 s. That’s about 2.40 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the BMW X1 performs noticeable better – reaching 250 km/h, while the Honda Civic tops out at 180 km/h. The difference is around 70 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: BMW X1 pulls evident stronger with 477 Nm compared to 315 Nm. That’s about 162 Nm difference.

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Space and Everyday Use:

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

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In curb weight, Honda Civic is barely noticeable lighter – 1517 kg compared to 1575 kg. The difference is around 58 kg.

In terms of boot space, the BMW X1 offers noticeable more room – 540 L compared to 410 L. That’s a difference of about 130 L.

In maximum load capacity, the BMW X1 performs clearly perceptible better – up to 1600 L, which is about 380 L more than the Honda Civic.

When it comes to payload, BMW X1 evident takes the win – 500 kg compared to 397 kg. That’s a difference of about 103 kg.

Who wins the race?

The BMW X1 proves to be dominates this comparison and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
BMW X1 is the better all-rounder in this comparison.

from about £38,200
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BMW X1

  • Engine Type : Diesel MHEV, Petrol MHEV, Petrol, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 136 - 326 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 2.5 - 7.7 L
  • Electric Range : 81 km
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BMW X1

3.9 (4 Reviews)
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The BMW X1 brings a premium feel to compact crossover life, wrapping practical space and agile handling into a tidy, upscale package. It’s ideal for buyers who want BMW driving dynamics without the bulk, offering everyday comfort and a few clever tricks to keep the commute interesting.

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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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Reviews BMW X1

3.9 (4 Reviews)
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Costs and Consumption
Price
38200 - 55500 £
Price
32500 - 35500 £
Consumption L/100km
2.5 - 7.7 L
Consumption L/100km
4.7 - 5 L
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
81 km
Electric Range
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Battery Capacity
14.20 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
57 - 175 g/km
co2
108 - 114 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
47 - 54 L
Fuel tank capacity
40 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1575 - 1935 kg
Curb weight
1517 - 1533 kg
Trunk capacity
490 - 540 L
Trunk capacity
404 - 410 L
Length
4500 - 4505 mm
Length
4560 mm
Width
1845 mm
Width
1890 mm
Height
1622 - 1642 mm
Height
1408 mm
Max trunk capacity
1495 - 1600 L
Max trunk capacity
1187 - 1220 L
Payload
490 - 500 kg
Payload
348 - 397 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol MHEV, Petrol, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Full Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
CVT
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
136 - 326 HP
Power HP
184 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.4 - 9.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.8 - 8.1 s
Max Speed
190 - 250 km/h
Max Speed
180 km/h
Torque
230 - 477 Nm
Torque
315 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
100 - 240 kW
Power kW
135 kW
Engine capacity
1499 - 1998 cm3
Engine capacity
1993 cm3

General
Model Year
2024 - 2025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, F, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
C
Brand
BMW
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Honda

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Is the BMW X1 offered with different drivetrains?

The BMW X1 is offered with Front-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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