2008 BMW 118 vs. 2007 Honda Civic
To start off, 2008 BMW 118 is newer by 1 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 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 BMW 118 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Honda Civic (138 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 2008 BMW 118. (127 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2008 BMW 118. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Honda Civic weights approximately 50 kg more than 2008 BMW 118. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Honda Civic is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 BMW 118. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Honda Civic 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, 2008 BMW 118 (180 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Honda Civic. (174 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 118 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW 118 | 2007 Honda Civic | |
Make | BMW | Honda |
Model | 118 | Civic |
Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1799 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 127 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 180 Nm | 174 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 10.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1230 kg | 1280 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1690 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.6 L/100km | 9.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 50 L |