2009 BMW X5 vs. 2009 Honda Civic
To start off, both 2009 BMW X5 and 2009 Honda Civic were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,799 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 BMW X5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW X5 (350 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 256 more horse power than 2009 Honda Civic. (94 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW X5 should accelerate faster than 2009 Honda Civic.
Because 2009 BMW X5 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Honda Civic. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 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, 2009 BMW X5 (475 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 351 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Civic. (124 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2009 BMW X5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW X5 | 2009 Honda Civic | |
| Make | BMW | Honda |
| Model | X5 | Civic |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4799 cc | 1339 cc |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 475 Nm | 124 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.3 mm | 80 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1770 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 4.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 50 L |
