2008 Honda Civic vs. 2010 BMW 125
To start off, 2010 BMW 125 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Honda Civic would be higher. At 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 BMW 125 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 BMW 125 weights approximately 405 kg more than 2008 Honda Civic.
Because 2010 BMW 125 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 2010 BMW 125. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 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, 2010 BMW 125 (271 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 97 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Civic. (174 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2010 BMW 125 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Civic. 2008 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 2010 BMW 125 has manual transmission. 2010 BMW 125 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Honda Civic | 2010 BMW 125 | |
Make | Honda | BMW |
Model | Civic | 125 |
Year Released | 2008 | 2010 |
Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1799 cc | 2996 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 215 HP |
Torque | 174 Nm | 271 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 1585 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4370 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 53 L |