2008 Honda Civic vs. 2012 BMW X5
To start off, 2012 BMW X5 is newer by 4 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 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 BMW X5 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW X5 weights approximately 1070 kg more than 2008 Honda Civic.
Because 2012 BMW X5 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Honda Civic. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 BMW X5 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, 2012 BMW X5 (406 Nm @ 1300 RPM) has 232 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Civic. (174 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2012 BMW X5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Honda Civic | 2012 BMW X5 | |
Make | Honda | BMW |
Model | Civic | X5 |
Year Released | 2008 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1799 cc | 3000 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 300 HP |
Torque | 174 Nm | 406 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 1300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 2250 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4854 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1775 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2933 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 85 L |