Very Good
2025 Honda Civic review
We put Honda's entry-level Civic e:HEV to the test to see if this hybrid hatchback can justify its premium price tag.
Andrew Maclean
Honda Civic vs BMW 1 Series Comparison
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2025 Honda
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How they stack...
CarExpert Rating
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Very Good
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Very Good
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Based on the Honda Civic e:HEV L
Based on the BMW 1 Series 18i M SPORT
Best suitable for...
City driving
Driving the family
LuxuryFuel Efficiency
47L
414 km
42L - 50L
248 to 390 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
8 year
warranty
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5 year
warranty
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MSRP
$70,605
$49,068 - $83,600
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CarExpert's Take
Andrew Maclean
Contributor
Andrew Maclean drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Exceptional build quality
- Seamless, efficient hybrid tech
- Comfortable, quiet ride
Misses
- High price of entry
- Basic amenities
- Small touchscreen
Max Davies
Marketplace Journalist
Max Davies drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Great ride and handling
- Characterful turbo triple and quality tech
- Great value proposition alongside M135
Misses
- Dynamics ultimately limited by front-drive setup
- M branding isn't entirely necessary
- Obnoxious speed limit beeping
Colours Available
The Civic VTi-LX and e:HEV LX are available in the following finishes:
- Platinum White pearlescent
- Crystal Black pearlescent (excludes e:HEV LX)
- Premium Crystal Red metallic
- Premium Crystal Blue metallic
The Type R is available in the following finishes:
- Championship White
- Sonic Grey
- Crystal Black
- Rally Red
The BMW 1 Series is available in the following exterior paint colours:
- Alpine White
- Black Sapphire (+$1308)
- Melbourne Red (+$1308)
- M Misano Blue (+$1308)
- Skyscraper Grey (+$1308)
- Storm Bay metallic (+$2000)
- Frozen Pure Grey metallic (+$3846)
The 118i Sport is only available in solid black paint.
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO | TURBO, TURBO PETROL DIRECT INJECTION | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1996 | 1499 - 1998 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.0L | 2.0L, 1.5L | |
| Cylinders | ||
| 4 | 4, 3 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 12 - 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 235kW | 103kW - 233kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 6500 | 4500 - 5750 | |
| Torque | ||
| 420Nm | 220Nm - 400Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 2600 | 1250 - 2000 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | - | |
