2008 BMW 318 vs. 2009 Honda Civic
To start off, 2009 Honda Civic is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 BMW 318. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 BMW 318 would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 BMW 318 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Honda Civic (138 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 2008 BMW 318. (120 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2008 BMW 318. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Honda Civic weights approximately 105 kg more than 2008 BMW 318. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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 318 (280 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 106 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Civic. (174 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 318 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW 318 | 2009 Honda Civic | |
Make | BMW | Honda |
Model | 318 | Civic |
Year Released | 2008 | 2009 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1799 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 | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 280 Nm | 174 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 199 km/hour | 205 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.9 seconds | 8.9 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1580 kg | 1685 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.8 L/100km | 6.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 50 L |