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, 2008 BMW 118 (127 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 2007 Honda Civic. (110 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW 118 should accelerate faster than 2007 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Honda Civic weights approximately 158 kg more than 2008 BMW 118.
Because 2008 BMW 118 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 2008 BMW 118. 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, 2008 BMW 118 (180 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Honda Civic. (167 Nm @ 2500 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 | 1339 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 127 HP | 110 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 180 Nm | 167 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1260 kg | 1418 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4490 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.8 L/100km | 4.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 47 L |