2006 BMW X3 vs. 2006 Honda Civic
To start off, both 2006 BMW X3 and 2006 Honda Civic were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 BMW X3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW X3 (201 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 2006 Honda Civic. (139 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW X3 should accelerate faster than 2006 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Honda Civic weights approximately 65 kg more than 2006 BMW X3.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2006 BMW X3 (410 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 236 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda Civic. (174 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2006 BMW X3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 BMW X3 | 2006 Honda Civic | |
| Make | BMW | Honda |
| Model | X3 | Civic |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2993 cc | 1799 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 201 HP | 139 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 410 Nm | 174 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1925 kg | 1990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.4 L/100km | 5.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 67 L | 50 L |
