2007 Honda Civic vs. 2009 BMW 325
To start off, 2009 BMW 325 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Honda Civic would be higher. At 2,494 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 BMW 325 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 325 (194 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 2007 Honda Civic. (140 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 325 should accelerate faster than 2007 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Honda Civic weights approximately 394 kg more than 2009 BMW 325.
Because 2009 BMW 325 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2009 BMW 325. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Honda Civic, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2009 BMW 325 (400 Nm @ 1300 RPM) has 226 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Honda Civic. (174 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 325 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Honda Civic. 2009 BMW 325 has automatic transmission and 2007 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 2007 Honda Civic will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 BMW 325 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Honda Civic | 2009 BMW 325 | |
Make | Honda | BMW |
Model | Civic | 325 |
Year Released | 2007 | 2009 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1799 cc | 2494 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 140 HP | 194 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 174 Nm | 400 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 1300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 1596 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4590 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2770 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.1 L/100km | 6.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 61 L |