2008 BMW 318 vs. 2007 Honda Civic
To start off, 2008 BMW 318 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 2,204 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Honda Civic (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 2008 BMW 318. (120 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2008 BMW 318. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 318 weights approximately 83 kg more than 2007 Honda Civic.
Because 2008 BMW 318 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 318. 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, 2007 Honda Civic (341 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 318. (280 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2007 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 318.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW 318 | 2007 Honda Civic | |
| Make | BMW | Honda |
| Model | 318 | Civic |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2204 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 280 Nm | 341 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.1 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 97.1 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.6 seconds | 8.6 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1505 kg | 1422 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.6 L/100km | 5.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 50 L |
