2005 BMW 318 vs. 2008 Honda Civic
To start off, 2008 Honda Civic is newer by 3 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 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 BMW 318 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 318 weights approximately 324 kg more than 2008 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, 2008 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 (281 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 146 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Civic. (135 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2005 BMW 318 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 BMW 318 | 2008 Honda Civic | |
Make | BMW | Honda |
Model | 318 | Civic |
Year Released | 2005 | 2008 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1493 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 113 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 281 Nm | 135 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 90 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 202 km/hour | 187 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.5 seconds | 10.2 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1146 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4940 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2690 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.6 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 50 L |