2008 Honda Civic vs. 2007 BMW 330
To start off, 2008 Honda Civic is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 BMW 330. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 BMW 330 would be higher. At 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 BMW 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 330 weights approximately 495 kg more than 2008 Honda Civic.
Because 2007 BMW 330 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Honda Civic. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 BMW 330 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, 2007 BMW 330 (500 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 326 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Civic. (174 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Civic. 2007 BMW 330 has automatic transmission and 2008 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 2008 Honda Civic will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 BMW 330 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Honda Civic | 2007 BMW 330 | |
Make | Honda | BMW |
Model | Civic | 330 |
Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1799 cc | 2993 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 228 HP |
Torque | 174 Nm | 500 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 17.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1775 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4940 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2770 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9 L/100km | 7.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 61 L |