Car comparison

Honda Civic Type R (EP3) 2.0vsBMW 3 Series Compact (E46) 325ti

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Honda Civic Type R (EP3)

2.0

200 hp1998 ccGasolineFWDManualNaturally aspiratedHatchback2001-2003
VS

BMW 3 Series Compact (E46)

325ti

192 hp2494 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedHatchback2001-2005

Comparison overview

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

Best choices

Honda Civic Type R (EP3) 2.0

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.8 s
  • Fastest top speed
    235 km/h
    146 mph
  • Most powerful
    200 hp
    149 kW
  • Lightest
    1,204 kg
    2,654 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    166 hp/t
    124 kW/t
    6.0 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    8.9 L/100 km
    26.4 mpg US
    31.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    12.3 L/100 km
    19.1 mpg US
    23.0 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    315 L
  • Best overall score
    55/100
  • Best performance score
    52/100
  • Best economy score
    83/100

BMW 3 Series Compact (E46) 325ti

  • Highest torque
    245 Nm
    181 lb-ft
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.3 L/100 km
    44.4 mpg US
    53.3 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    708 km
    440 mi
  • Best practicality score
    65/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelHondaCivic Type R (EP3)2.0BMW3 Series Compact (E46)325ti
Power
200hp149kW
192hp143kW
Torque
196Nm145lb-ft
245Nm181lb-ft
Curb weight
1,204kg2,654lb
1,405kg3,097lb
Gross weight
1,550kg3,417lb
1,905kg4,200lb
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
235 km/h
146 mph
To 99% top speed
70.3s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
81.3s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.8s
7.1s
0-200 km/h
26.6s
Calculated
29.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.5s
Calculated
6.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.9L/100 km26.4mpg US31.7mpg UK
8.9L/100 km26.4mpg US31.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
12.3L/100 km19.1mpg US23.0mpg UK
12.3L/100 km19.1mpg US23.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7L/100 km33.6mpg US40.4mpg UK
5.3L/100 km44.4mpg US53.3mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.8s
Calculated
15.1s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
166hp/t124kW/t75hp/1000 lb
Calculated
137hp/t102kW/t62hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
163Nm/t109lb-ft/ton
Calculated
174Nm/t117lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
562km349mi
Calculated
708km440mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,998cc122cu in
2,494cc152cu in
Length
4,135mm163in
4,262mm168in
Width
1,695mm67in
1,751mm69in
Height
1,425mm56in
1,408mm55in
Wheelbase
2,575mm101in
2,725mm107in
Front track
1,472mm58in
1,474mm58in
Rear track
1,487mm59in
1,483mm58in
Trunk volume
315L
310L
Max trunk volume
610L
1,100L
Doors
3
3
Seats
4
5
Fuel tank
50L
63L

Performance charts

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Honda Civic Type R (EP3) 2.0BMW 3 Series Compact (E46) 325tiPowerTorque
  • Honda Civic Type R (EP3) 2.0: Power / Torque
  • BMW 3 Series Compact (E46) 325ti: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
HondaCivic Type R (EP3)2.07,400 rpm5,900 rpm7,650 rpm
BMW3 Series Compact (E46)325ti6,000 rpm3,500 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricHondaCivic Type R (EP3)2.0BMW3 Series Compact (E46)325ti
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.5 s
6.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.8 s
7.1 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
26.6 s
29.4 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
235 km/h
146 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.5 s
6.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.8 s
9.9 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.5 s
12.7 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.8 s
15.1 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
158 km/h
98 mph
154 km/h
96 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
HondaCivic Type R (EP3)2.0
200 hp
149 kW
BMW3 Series Compact (E46)325ti
192 hp
143 kW

Honda Civic Type R (EP3) 2.0 has 8 hp more than BMW 3 Series Compact (E46) 325ti.

The biggest power difference is between BMW 3 Series Compact (E46) 325ti and Honda Civic Type R (EP3) 2.0: 8 hp (6 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
HondaCivic Type R (EP3)2.0
196 Nm
145 lb-ft
BMW3 Series Compact (E46)325ti
245 Nm
181 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
HondaCivic Type R (EP3)2.0
1,204 kg
2,654 lb
BMW3 Series Compact (E46)325ti
1,405 kg
3,097 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
HondaCivic Type R (EP3)2.0
235 km/h
146 mph
BMW3 Series Compact (E46)325ti
235 km/h
146 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
HondaCivic Type R (EP3)2.06.8 s
BMW3 Series Compact (E46)325ti7.1 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Honda Civic Type R (EP3) 2.0 and BMW 3 Series Compact (E46) 325ti: 0.3 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
HondaCivic Type R (EP3)2.0
8.9 L/100 km
26.4 mpg US
31.7 mpg UK
BMW3 Series Compact (E46)325ti
8.9 L/100 km
26.4 mpg US
31.7 mpg UK

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
HondaCivic Type R (EP3)2.0
166 hp/t
124 kW/t
6.0 kg/hp
BMW3 Series Compact (E46)325ti
137 hp/t
102 kW/t
7.3 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
HondaCivic Type R (EP3)2.0
562 km
349 mi
BMW3 Series Compact (E46)325ti
708 km
440 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
HondaCivic Type R (EP3)2.0
200 hp
149 kW
6.8 s
235 km/h
146 mph
BMW3 Series Compact (E46)325ti
192 hp
143 kW
7.1 s
235 km/h
146 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
HondaCivic Type R (EP3)2.0
Power
200 hp
149 kW
0-100 km/h6.8 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
Doors/seats
3 doors
4 seats
Trunk
315 L
11.1 cu ft
Length
4,135 mm
162.8 in
Height
1,425 mm
56.1 in
BMW3 Series Compact (E46)325ti
Power
192 hp
143 kW
0-100 km/h7.1 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
Doors/seats
3 doors
5 seats
Trunk
310 L
10.9 cu ft
Length
4,262 mm
167.8 in
Height
1,408 mm
55.4 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
HondaCivic Type R (EP3)2.0
Power
200 hp
149 kW
0-100 km/h6.8 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
8.9 L/100 km
26.4 mpg US
31.7 mpg UK
BMW3 Series Compact (E46)325ti
Power
192 hp
143 kW
0-100 km/h7.1 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
8.9 L/100 km
26.4 mpg US
31.7 mpg UK

Honda Civic Type R (EP3) 2.0 is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
HondaCivic Type R (EP3)2.0
8.9 L/100 km
26.4 mpg US
31.7 mpg UK
6.8 s
BMW3 Series Compact (E46)325ti
8.9 L/100 km
26.4 mpg US
31.7 mpg UK
7.1 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
HondaCivic Type R (EP3)2.0
166 hp/t
124 kW/t
6.0 kg/hp
8.9 L/100 km
26.4 mpg US
31.7 mpg UK
BMW3 Series Compact (E46)325ti
137 hp/t
102 kW/t
7.3 kg/hp
8.9 L/100 km
26.4 mpg US
31.7 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleHondaCivic Type R (EP3)2.0BMW3 Series Compact (E46)325ti
Power
200 hp
149 kW
192 hp
143 kW
Torque
196 Nm
145 lb-ft
245 Nm
181 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.8 s
7.1 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
235 km/h
146 mph
Lightness
1,204 kg
2,654 lb
1,405 kg
3,097 lb
Fuel consumption
8.9 L/100 km
26.4 mpg US
31.7 mpg UK
8.9 L/100 km
26.4 mpg US
31.7 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
3 doors
4 seats
Trunk
315 L
11.1 cu ft
Length
4,135 mm
162.8 in
Height
1,425 mm
56.1 in
Doors/seats
3 doors
5 seats
Trunk
310 L
10.9 cu ft
Length
4,262 mm
167.8 in
Height
1,408 mm
55.4 in
Range score
562 km
349 mi
708 km
440 mi
Trunk score
315 L
11.1 cu ft
310 L
10.9 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
166 hp/t
124 kW/t
6.0 kg/hp
137 hp/t
102 kW/t
7.3 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleHonda Civic Type R (EP3) 2.0BMW 3 Series Compact (E46) 325ti
Consumption8.9 L/100 km26.4 mpg US31.7 mpg UK8.9 L/100 km26.4 mpg US31.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km15.58 LC100 km15.58 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi25.07 LC100 mi25.07 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,335 L353 US gal294 UK gal1,335 L353 US gal294 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,336 LC/year2,336 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Honda Civic Type R (EP3) 2.0

  • Has 8 hp more
  • Is 201 kg lighter
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 29 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 5 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

BMW 3 Series Compact (E46) 325ti

  • Has 49 Nm more
  • Has 146 km (91 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Highest torque
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

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