2009 BMW 118 vs. 2008 Honda Civic
To start off, 2009 BMW 118 is newer by 1 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 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 BMW 118 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Honda Civic (177 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 2009 BMW 118. (134 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 118. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 118 weights approximately 135 kg more than 2008 Honda Civic.
Because 2009 BMW 118 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 2009 BMW 118. 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, 2009 BMW 118 (180 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Civic. (155 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 118 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 118 | 2008 Honda Civic | |
Make | BMW | Honda |
Model | 118 | Civic |
Year Released | 2009 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1667 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 134 HP | 177 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 180 Nm | 155 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 94.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 12.0:1 | 9.9:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1385 kg | 1250 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4940 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2690 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.7 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 45 L |