2005 Honda Civic vs. 2012 BMW X6
To start off, 2012 BMW X6 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Honda Civic would be higher. At 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 BMW X6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW X6 (304 HP @ 440 RPM) has 205 more horse power than 2005 Honda Civic. (99 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW X6 should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW X6 weights approximately 875 kg more than 2005 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 BMW X6 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Honda Civic. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 BMW X6 will offer significantly more control. 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, 2012 BMW X6 (600 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 382 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Civic. (218 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2012 BMW X6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Civic. 2012 BMW X6 has automatic transmission and 2005 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 2005 Honda Civic will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 BMW X6 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Honda Civic | 2012 BMW X6 | |
| Make | Honda | BMW |
| Model | Civic | X6 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1684 cc | 2993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 99 HP | 304 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 440 RPM |
| Torque | 218 Nm | 600 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 84 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 182 km/hour | 237 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.4 seconds | 6.5 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1310 kg | 2185 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4877 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1983 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2933 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5 L/100km | 7.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 85 L |
