2006 BMW X5 vs. 2006 Honda Civic
To start off, both 2006 BMW X5 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 2,981 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 BMW X5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW X5 (225 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 2006 Honda Civic. (140 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW X5 should accelerate faster than 2006 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Honda Civic weights approximately 155 kg more than 2006 BMW X5.
Because 2006 BMW X5 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Honda Civic. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 BMW X5 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, 2006 BMW X5 (290 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 116 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda Civic. (174 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2006 BMW X5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2006 BMW X5 | 2006 Honda Civic | |
Make | BMW | Honda |
Model | X5 | Civic |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2981 cc | 1803 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 225 HP | 140 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 290 Nm | 174 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 18.5:1 |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1835 kg | 1990 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4490 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1770 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.2 L/100km | 6 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.8 L/100km | 7.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 92 L | 50 L |