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BMW 3 Series vs Honda Civic

CarWale brings you comparison of BMW 3 Series and Honda Civic. The BMW 3 Series price is ₹ 42.59 Lakh and Honda Civic price is ₹ 17.95 Lakh. The BMW 3 Series is available in 1998 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Petrol and Honda Civic is available in 1799 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Petrol. 3 Series provides the mileage of 16.13 kmpl and Civic provides the mileage of 16.5 kmpl.

3 Series vs Civic Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	3 Series	Civic
Price	₹ 42.59 Lakh	₹ 17.95 Lakh
Engine Capacity	1998 cc	1799 cc
Power	255 bhp	140 bhp
Transmission	Automatic (Torque Converter)	Automatic (CVT)
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol

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BMW 3 Series

330i Sport

₹ 42.59 Lakh

Avg. Ex-Showroom price

Honda Civic

V CVT Petrol

₹ 17.95 Lakh

Avg. Ex-Showroom price

Specifications and Finance

Engine & Transmission

Engine	1998 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	1799 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, SOHC	1984 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
Engine Type	B48 Turbocharged I4	i-VTEC	Turbocharged petrol engine with direct injection system
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol	Petrol
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	255 bhp @ 5000 rpm	140 bhp @ 6500 rpm	188 bhp @ 4200 rpm
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)	400 Nm @ 1550 rpm	174 Nm @ 4300 rpm	320 Nm @ 1450 rpm
Mileage (ARAI) (kmpl)	16.13	16.5	15.1
Driving Range (Km)	951.67	775.5	996.6
Drivetrain	RWD	FWD	FWD
Transmission	Automatic (Torque Converter) - 8 Gears, Manual Override & Paddle Shift, Sport Mode	Automatic (CVT) - 7 Gears, Paddle Shift, Sport Mode	Automatic (Dual Clutch) - 7 Gears, Manual Override & Paddle Shift, Sport Mode
Emission Standard	BS 6	BS 6	BS 6
Turbocharger/Supercharger	Turbocharged		Turbocharged
Others	Regenerative Braking, Idle Start/Stop

Dimensions & Weight
Length (mm) 4709 4656 4869
Width (mm) 1827 1799 1864
Height (mm) 1435 1433 1469
Wheelbase (mm) 2851 2700 2841
Ground Clearance (mm) 135 156
Kerb Weight (kg) 1268 1579
Capacity
Doors (Doors) 4 4 4
Seating Capacity (Person) 5 5 5
No of Seating Rows (Rows) 2 2 2
Bootspace (litres) 480 430 625
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres) 59 47 66

Suspensions, Brakes, Steering & Tyres

Front Suspension	Double-joint spring strut axle, hydraulically damped torque strut bearing	McPherson Strut	McPherson suspension with lower triangular links and torsion stabiliser
Rear Suspension	Five-link axle	Multilink, Coil Spring	Multi-element axle, with one longitudinal and transverse links, with torsion stabiliser
Front Brake Type	Ventilated Disc	Disc	Ventilated Disc
Rear Brake Type	Ventilated Disc	Disc	Disc
Minimum Turning Radius (metres)	6	5.85	5.55
Steering Type	Power assisted (Electric)	Power assisted (Electric)	Power assisted (Electric)
Wheels	Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels
Spare Wheel	Space Saver	Alloy	Steel
Front Tyres	225 / 50 R17	215 / 55 R16	215 / 55 R17
Rear Tyres	225 / 50 R17	215 / 55 R16	215 / 55 R17

Features

Safety

Airbags	6 Airbags (Driver, Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)	4 Airbags (Driver, Passenger, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)	8 Airbags (Driver, Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side, 2 Rear Passenger Side)
Middle rear three-point seatbelt
Middle Rear Head Rest
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Child Seat Anchor Points
Seat Belt Warning

Braking & Traction

Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)
Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD)
Brake Assist (BA)
Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
Hill Hold Control
Traction Control System (TC/TCS)
Limited Slip Differential (LSD)

Locks & Security
Engine immobilizer
Central Locking Keyless Remote with Boot Opener Keyless
Speed Sensing Door Lock
Child Safety Lock

Comfort & Convenience

Air Conditioner	Yes (Automatic Three Zone)	Yes (Automatic Climate Control)	Yes (Automatic Three Zone)
Front AC	Two Zones, Individual Fan Speed Controls	Common Fan Speed Control	Two Zones, Individual Fan Speed Controls
Rear AC	Separate Zone, Vents Behind Front Armrest, Common Fan Speed Control	Vents Behind Front Armrest, Common Fan Speed Control	Separate Zone, Vents Behind Front Armrest, Common Fan Speed Control
Heater
Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors	Driver & Co-Driver		Driver & Co-Driver
Cabin-Boot Access
Anti-glare Mirrors	Electronic - Internal & Driver	Manual - Internal Only	Electronic - All
Parking Assist	Reverse Camera with Guidance	Reverse Camera	360 Camera
Parking Sensors	Front & Rear	Rear	Front & Rear
Cruise Control
Headlight & Ignition On Reminder
Keyless Start/ Button Start
Steering Adjustment	Tilt & Telescopic	Tilt & Telescopic	Tilt & Telescopic
12V Power Outlets	2		3

Seats & Upholstery

Driver Seat Adjustment	10 way electrically adjustable with 2 memory presets (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, seat height up / down, seat base angle up / down, backrest bolsters in / out) + 4 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down, extended thigh support forward / back)	8 way manually adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down, seat height up / down)	12 way electrically adjustable with 3 memory presets (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, seat height up / down, lumbar up / down, lumbar forward / back, seat base angle up / down) + 2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down)
Front Passenger Seat Adjustment	10 way electrically adjustable with 2 memory presets (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, seat height up / down, seat base angle up / down, backrest bolsters in / out) + 4 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down, extended thigh support forward / back)	6 way manually adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down)	12 way electrically adjustable with 3 memory presets (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, seat height up / down, lumbar up / down, lumbar forward / back, seat base angle up / down) + 2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down)
Rear Row Seat Adjustment	2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down)	2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down)	2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down)
Seat Upholstery	Leather	Fabric	Leather
Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel
Leather-wrapped Gear Knob
Driver Armrest
Rear Passenger Seats Type	Bench	Bench	Bench
Ventilated Seats			Front only
Ventilated Seat Type			Heated and cooled
Interiors	Dual Tone	Dual Tone	Dual Tone
Interior Colours	Canberra Beige / Black, Black	Beige and Black	Beige and Black, Coffee Brown and Black
Rear Armrest	With Cup Holder	With Cup Holder	With Cup Holder
Folding Rear Seat	Full	Full	Full
Split Rear Seat	40:20:40 split		60:40 split
Front Seatback Pockets
Head-rests	Front & Rear	Front & Rear	Front & Rear

Storage
Cup Holders Front & Rear Front & Rear Front & Rear
Driver Armrest Storage
Cooled Glove Box

Doors, Windows, Mirrors & Wipers

Power Windows	Front & Rear	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
One Touch -Down	All	Front	All
One Touch - Up	All	Front	All
Adjustable ORVM	Electrically Adjustable & Retractable	Electrically Adjustable & Retractable	Electrically Adjustable & Retractable
Turn Indicators on ORVM
Rear Defogger
Exterior Door Handles	Body Coloured	Chrome	Body Coloured
Rain-sensing Wipers
Interior Door Handles	Chrome	Silver	Chrome
Door Pockets	Front & Rear	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Side Window Blinds			Rear - Manual
Boot-lid Opener	Electric Tailgate Release	Internal with Remote	Electric Opening and Closing
Rear Windshield Blind			Manual
Outside Rear View Mirrors (ORVMs)	Body Coloured	Body Coloured	Body Coloured

Exterior
Sunroof / Moonroof Electrically Adjustable Panoramic Sunroof
Roof Mounted Antenna
Body-Coloured Bumpers
Chrome Finish Exhaust pipe
Rub - Strips Chrome Inserts

Lighting

Daytime Running Lights	LED	LED	LED
Ambient Interior Lighting	Optional		Multi-colour
Puddle Lamps
Fog Lights	LED	Halogen on front	LED,Halogen
Headlights	LED	Halogen Projector	LED
Automatic Head Lamps
Follow me home headlamps
Tail Lights	LED	LED	LED
Cabin Lamps	Front and Rear	Front and Rear	Front and Rear
Headlight Height Adjuster
Glove Box Lamp
Lights on Vanity Mirrors	Driver & Co-Driver		Driver & Co-Driver
Rear Reading Lamp
Cornering Headlights	Active		Active

Instrumentation

Instrument Cluster	Analogue - Digital	TFT	Digital
Trip Meter	Electronic 2 Trips	Electronic 2 Trips	Electronic 2 Trips
Average Fuel Consumption
Average Speed
Distance to Empty
Clock	Digital	Digital	Digital
Low Fuel Level Warning
Door Ajar Warning
Adjustable Cluster Brightness
Gear Indicator
Shift Indicator	Dynamic
Tachometer	Analogue	Digital	Analogue
Instantaneous Consumption

Entertainment, Information & Communication

Smart Connectivity	Android Auto (No), Apple Car Play (No)	Android Auto (No), Apple Car Play (No)	Android Auto (Yes), Apple Car Play (Yes)
Integrated (in-dash) Music System
Head Unit Size	Not Available	2 Din	Not Available
Display	Touch-screen Display	LCD Display	Touch-screen Display
GPS Navigation System
Speakers	6+	4	6+
USB Compatibility
Aux Compatibility
Bluetooth Compatibility	Phone & Audio Streaming	Phone & Audio Streaming	Phone & Audio Streaming
MP3 Playback
AM/FM Radio
iPod Compatibility
Steering mounted controls
Voice Command

Manufacturer Warranty
Warranty (Years) 3 3 4
Warranty (Kilometres) 40000 Unlimited Unlimited

CarWale's Take

Good Things	Powerful engines. Balanced ride and handling package. Feature loaded M-Sport trim.	Striking exterior design Feature-rich cabin Plush ride quality	Incredible cabin space Powerful engine Comfortable low-speed ride
Could be Better	Limited boot space. Explosive flat-six motor not on offer. Confusing instrument cluster.	Petrol engine lacks power Interior finish needs improvement Pricey	Poor resale value You get bigger SUVs or luxury cars at this price Not as much fun to drive

Colours

Mediterranean Blue Metallic	Golden Brown Metallic	Magic Black
Black Sapphire Metallic	Modern Steel Metallic	Magnetic Brown
Alpine White View Colour Images	Radiant Red Metallic	Lava Blue
	Lunar Silver Metallic	Business Grey
	Platinum White Pearl View Colour Images	Moon White View Colour Images

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BMW 3 Series vs Honda Civic

Length (mm)	4709	4656	4869
Width (mm)	1827	1799	1864
Height (mm)	1435	1433	1469
Wheelbase (mm)	2851	2700	2841
Ground Clearance (mm)	135		156
Kerb Weight (kg)		1268	1579

Doors (Doors)	4	4	4
Seating Capacity (Person)	5	5	5
No of Seating Rows (Rows)	2	2	2
Bootspace (litres)	480	430	625
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	59	47	66

Engine immobilizer
Central Locking	Keyless	Remote with Boot Opener	Keyless
Speed Sensing Door Lock
Child Safety Lock

Cup Holders	Front & Rear	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Driver Armrest Storage
Cooled Glove Box

Sunroof / Moonroof	Electrically Adjustable	Panoramic Sunroof
Roof Mounted Antenna
Body-Coloured Bumpers
Chrome Finish Exhaust pipe
Rub - Strips		Chrome Inserts

Warranty (Years)	3	3	4
Warranty (Kilometres)	40000	Unlimited	Unlimited