2019 BMW 3 Series vs 2020 Honda Civic Hatchback
Overview | |
MSRP$40,250 | MSRP$21,750 |
Average price$24,624 | Average price$22,453 |
Listings238 | Listings324 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews8.2 out of 10 | Expert reviews7.7 out of 10 |
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2019 BMW 3 Series Reviews SummarySince 1975, the BMW 3 Series has defined what a small, sporty sedan should be. In its seventh generation, the 3 is very much in the zone it created. It’s trim and athletic, handsome yet stoic, and above all, unashamed to raise its premium name on a pedestal. Unfortunately for BMW, lots of other car companies have copied its sport sedan recipe—sometimes for the better, and often for less money. But for 2019, BMW ups its software game like none other. And it helps that the new car surrounding that software is still pretty good. | |
2020 Honda Civic Hatchback Reviews SummaryWhen the Honda Civic first went on sale in the US in 1973, it was a tiny 3-door hatchback capitalizing on concerns arising out of the OPEC Oil Embargo. In other words, it was a safe and smart choice during a period of unrest and uncertainty. Eventually though, years after oil pipelines once again gushed with plentiful crude, hatchbacks became synonymous with economic despair. Judgmental types assumed you couldn’t afford anything better, and soon few people wanted them anymore. Today, hatchbacks are making comebacks, and the 2020 Honda Civic Hatchback is a good example of why. | |
Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine2.0L 255 hp I4 | Engine1.5L 174 hp I4 |
Drive TrainRWD | Drive TrainFWD |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Horsepower255 hp @ 5000 rpm | Horsepower174 hp @ 6000 rpm |
MPG City26 | MPG City31 |
MPG Highway36 | MPG Highway40 |
Engine | |
Engine Name2.0L 255 hp I4 | Engine Name1.5L 174 hp I4 |
Torque295 lb-ft @ 1450 rpm | Torque162 lb-ft @ 1700 rpm |
Horsepower255 hp @ 5000 rpm | Horsepower174 hp @ 6000 rpm |
DrivetrainRWD | DrivetrainFWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City26 | MPG City31 |
MPG Highway36 | MPG Highway40 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Key Features | |
Sunroof/MoonroofStandard | Sunroof/Moonroof |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall | Front Crash Overall5 |
Side Crash Overall | Side Crash Overall5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space13.0 cu ft | Cargo Space25.7 cu ft |
Curb Weight3589 lbs | Curb Weight2906 lbs |
Height56.8 in | Height56.5 in |
Length185.7 in | Length177.9 in |
Width81.4 in | Width70.8 in |
Wheelbase112.2 in | Wheelbase106.3 in |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Overview | ||
MSRP | $40,250 | $21,750 |
Average price | $24,624 | $22,453 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | 5.0 | 4.6 |
Expert reviews | 8.2 out of 10Read full review | 7.7 out of 10Read full review |
Pros & cons | Pros
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Summary | Since 1975, the BMW 3 Series has defined what a small, sporty sedan should be. In its seventh generation, the 3 is very much in the zone it created. It’s trim and athletic, handsome yet stoic, and above all, unashamed to raise its premium name on a pedestal. Unfortunately for BMW, lots of other car companies have copied its sport sedan recipe—sometimes for the better, and often for less money. But for 2019, BMW ups its software game like none other. And it helps that the new car surrounding that software is still pretty good. | When the Honda Civic first went on sale in the US in 1973, it was a tiny 3-door hatchback capitalizing on concerns arising out of the OPEC Oil Embargo. In other words, it was a safe and smart choice during a period of unrest and uncertainty. Eventually though, years after oil pipelines once again gushed with plentiful crude, hatchbacks became synonymous with economic despair. Judgmental types assumed you couldn’t afford anything better, and soon few people wanted them anymore. Today, hatchbacks are making comebacks, and the 2020 Honda Civic Hatchback is a good example of why. |
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Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 2.0L 255 hp I4 | 1.5L 174 hp I4 |
Drive Train | RWD | FWD |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Horsepower | 255 hp @ 5000 rpm | 174 hp @ 6000 rpm |
MPG City | 26 | 31 |
MPG Highway | 36 | 40 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 2.0L 255 hp I4 | 1.5L 174 hp I4 |
Torque | 295 lb-ft @ 1450 rpm | 162 lb-ft @ 1700 rpm |
Horsepower | 255 hp @ 5000 rpm | 174 hp @ 6000 rpm |
Drivetrain | RWD | FWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 26 | 31 |
MPG Highway | 36 | 40 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Key Features | ||
Sunroof/Moonroof | Standard | |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 5 | |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 13.0 cu ft | 25.7 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 3589 lbs | 2906 lbs |
Height | 56.8 in | 56.5 in |
Length | 185.7 in | 177.9 in |
Width | 81.4 in | 70.8 in |
Wheelbase | 112.2 in | 106.3 in |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
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