2008 BMW 335 vs. 2006 Honda Civic
To start off, 2008 BMW 335 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Honda Civic would be higher. At 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 BMW 335 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW 335 (300 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 160 more horse power than 2006 Honda Civic. (140 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW 335 should accelerate faster than 2006 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Honda Civic weights approximately 465 kg more than 2008 BMW 335.
Because 2008 BMW 335 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 335. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 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 335 (400 Nm @ 1300 RPM) has 226 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda Civic. (174 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 335 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Honda Civic. 2006 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 2008 BMW 335 has manual transmission. 2008 BMW 335 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW 335 | 2006 Honda Civic | |
Make | BMW | Honda |
Model | 335 | Civic |
Year Released | 2008 | 2006 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2979 cc | 1803 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 300 HP | 140 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 174 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1300 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 18.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1525 kg | 1990 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 4490 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11 L/100km | 7.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 50 L |