2006 Honda Civic vs. 2013 BMW X3
To start off, 2013 BMW X3 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Honda Civic would be higher. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2013 BMW X3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 BMW X3 (237 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 124 more horse power than 2006 Honda Civic. (113 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 BMW X3 should accelerate faster than 2006 Honda Civic.
Because 2013 BMW X3 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Honda Civic. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 BMW X3 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, 2013 BMW X3 (353 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 205 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda Civic. (148 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2013 BMW X3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Honda Civic | 2013 BMW X3 | |
| Make | Honda | BMW |
| Model | Civic | X3 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1802 cc | 1997 cc |
| Horse Power | 113 HP | 237 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 148 Nm | 353 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4648 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 2098 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1661 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 6 L/100km | 7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 8.4 L/100km | 9.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 30 L | 67 L |
