2010 BMW X3 vs. 2010 Honda Civic
To start off, both 2010 BMW X3 and 2010 Honda Civic were released in the same year (2010). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 BMW X3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 BMW X3 (260 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 161 more horse power than 2010 Honda Civic. (99 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 BMW X3 should accelerate faster than 2010 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 BMW X3 weights approximately 571 kg more than 2010 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 BMW X3 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Honda Civic. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 BMW X3 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 X3 (305 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 178 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Honda Civic. (127 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2010 BMW X3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2010 BMW X3 | 2010 Honda Civic | |
Make | BMW | Honda |
Model | X3 | Civic |
Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3000 cc | 1339 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 260 HP | 99 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 305 Nm | 127 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | AWD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1820 kg | 1249 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4569 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1854 mm | 1785 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1676 mm | 1460 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.8 L/100km | 5.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 6.9 L/100km |