2024 BMW 230 vs. 2024 Honda Civic Review

Picture of the 2024 BMW 230

2024 BMW
230

MSRP*: $38,800 to $40,800
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2024 Honda
Civic

MSRP*: $24,950 to $31,450
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MPG - City 25 - 26 MPG 26 - 31 MPG
MPG - Hwy 33 - 35 MPG 36 - 39 MPG
Seating Capacity 4 seats 5 seats
Cargo Space Info not available Info not available
Engine
  • 255-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 158-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 180-hp, 1.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Transmission Automatic Continuously Variable, Manual
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive, Rear Wheel Drive Front Wheel Drive
Horsepower 255 hp 158 - 180 hp
Exterior Length 179.0 in 179.0 in
Exterior Width 72.4 in 70.9 in
Leg Room Front 41.8 in
Rear 32.2 in
Front 42.3 in
Rear 37.4 in
Head Room Front 39.8 in
Rear 35.0 in
Front 37.6 - 39.3 in
Rear 37.1 in

*MSRP and Invoice prices displayed are for educational purposes only, do not reflect the actual selling price of a particular vehicle, and do not include applicable gas taxes or destination charges.

Comparison Review

Comfort
Passengers in the back seat will be able to stretch out a lot more in the Honda Civic than the BMW 230, due to its greater head- and legroom. The BMW 230 will be a favorite with taller drivers due to its greater front head- and legroom than the Honda Civic.

Convenience
You'll be making about the same number of stops at the gas station with the BMW 230 as you will with the Honda Civic, as they get the same number of miles per tank of gas.

Cost
There are a lot of factors to consider when calculating the overall cost of a vehicle. The main consideration is Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP). The BMW 230 will definitely make more of a dent in your wallet than the Honda Civic, which has a much lower MSRP.

Dimensions
Since the BMW 230 is much wider than the Honda Civic, finding a wide enough spot in a parking lot may be a bit more challenging. When looking at overall length, the BMW 230 takes up about the same amount of space in your garage as the Honda Civic.

Handling
The BMW 230 has about the same turning radius as the Honda Civic, allowing equal maneuverability in and out of tight spots.

Performance
When it comes to horsepower, the BMW 230 has a much more powerful engine than the Honda Civic. However, something you should consider is that higher horsepower engines often command higher insurance premiums.

Powertrain
Due to its much higher torque, the engine of the BMW 230 does a much better job of transmitting power to the wheels than the Honda Civic.

Utility
The BMW 230 has less seating than the Honda Civic, making the Honda Civic the better choice if you need to chauffeur many passengers.