2009 Honda Civic vs. 2010 BMW 335

To start off, 2010 BMW 335 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Honda Civic would be higher. At 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 BMW 335 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 BMW 335 (300 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 103 more horse power than 2009 Honda Civic. (197 HP @ 7800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 BMW 335 should accelerate faster than 2009 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 BMW 335 weights approximately 244 kg more than 2009 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2010 BMW 335 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Honda Civic. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 BMW 335 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, 2010 BMW 335 (406 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 217 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Civic. (189 Nm @ 6100 RPM). This means 2010 BMW 335 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda Civic.

Compare all specifications:

2009 Honda Civic 2010 BMW 335
Make Honda BMW
Model Civic 335
Year Released 2009 2010
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1998 cc 3000 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 197 HP 300 HP
Engine RPM 7800 RPM 5800 RPM
Torque 189 Nm 406 Nm
Torque RPM 6100 RPM 1400 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline - Premium
Drive Type Front AWD
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1461 kg 1705 kg
Vehicle Length 4460 mm 4600 mm
Vehicle Width 1760 mm 1783 mm
Vehicle Height 1400 mm 1369 mm
Wheelbase Size 2660 mm 2761 mm
Fuel Consumption 8.1 L/100km 9.4 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 11.2 L/100km 14.7 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 50 L 61 L