2007 BMW 328 vs. 2006 Honda Civic
To start off, 2007 BMW 328 is newer by 1 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 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 BMW 328 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 328 (230 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 148 more horse power than 2006 Honda Civic. (82 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 328 should accelerate faster than 2006 Honda Civic.
Because 2007 BMW 328 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, 2007 BMW 328 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, 2007 BMW 328 (271 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 152 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda Civic. (119 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 328 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 BMW 328 | 2006 Honda Civic | |
Make | BMW | Honda |
Model | 328 | Civic |
Year Released | 2007 | 2006 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2996 cc | 1339 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 230 HP | 82 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 271 Nm | 119 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4260 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2640 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.7 L/100km | 5.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 50 L |