BMW 3 Series vs Honda Civic Type R (2026)

Price gap, MSRP + destination

$760

Scored measures. Each is scaled to the larger value. Bold: the winner.

3 Series 330i Sedan RWD vs Civic Type R FWD
Measure	3 Series	Civic Type R	Winner
MSRP + destination	$48,850	$48,090	About the same
Horsepower	255 hp	315 hp	Civic Type R
Torque	295 lb-ft	310 lb-ft	Civic Type R
MPG combined	31 mpg	24 mpg	3 Series
Cargo, max	16.9 cu ft	N/A	N/A
Cargo, seats up	16.9 cu ft	N/A	N/A
Rear legroom	35.2 in	37.4 in	Civic Type R
Front legroom	42.0 in	42.3 in	About the same
Length	185.7 in	180.9 in	Not scored
Width	71.9 in	70.9 in	Not scored
Curb weight	3,494 lb to 3,825 lb	3,188 lb	N/A
Seats	5	4	3 Series
Ground clearance	5.4 in	4.8 in	3 Series
0-60 mph	N/A	4.9 s estimate	N/A
Basic warranty	4 yr / 50,000 mi	3 yr / 36,000 mi	3 Series

Not scored: length, width, curb weight. N/A rows are not counted.

Nearest trims by price

Each trim and the rival trim nearest in MSRP
Trim	Nearest in price	Gap
3 Series 330i Sedan RWD $47,500	Civic Type R FWD $47,395	$105
Civic Type R FWD $47,395	3 Series 330i Sedan RWD $47,500	$105

Miles a yearGas, $ per gallonElectricity, cents per kWhYears

3 Series costs $1,408 less over 6 years.

12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Electricity 17 cents per kWh.

Weight each group from 0 to 10. MPG uses fuel or charging cost.

Price 5MPG 5Power 5Space 5Towing 5

Equal weights: 3 Series wins.

Civic Type R wins if MPG weight is 4 or less.

Your price and mpg will differ.

Reliability and safety are not included.