2005 BMW 318 vs. 2006 Honda Civic
To start off, 2006 Honda Civic is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 BMW 318. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 BMW 318 would be higher. At 1,999 cc, 2006 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Honda Civic (198 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 2005 BMW 318. (148 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2005 BMW 318. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 318 weights approximately 70 kg more than 2006 Honda Civic.
Because 2005 BMW 318 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2005 BMW 318. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Honda Civic, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2005 BMW 318 (200 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda Civic. (188 Nm @ 6100 RPM). This means 2005 BMW 318 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 BMW 318 | 2006 Honda Civic | |
Make | BMW | Honda |
Model | 318 | Civic |
Year Released | 2005 | 2006 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1993 cc | 1999 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 198 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7800 RPM |
Torque | 200 Nm | 188 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 6100 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1375 kg | 1305 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.2 L/100km | 5.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 50 L |