2012 BMW 530 vs. 2013 Honda Civic
To start off, 2013 Honda Civic is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2012 BMW 530. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2012 BMW 530 would be higher. At 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 BMW 530 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW 530 (256 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 118 more horse power than 2013 Honda Civic. (138 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 530 should accelerate faster than 2013 Honda Civic.
Because 2012 BMW 530 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 2012 BMW 530. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 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, 2012 BMW 530 (540 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 366 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Honda Civic. (174 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Honda Civic. 2012 BMW 530 has automatic transmission and 2013 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 2013 Honda Civic will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 BMW 530 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2012 BMW 530 | 2013 Honda Civic | |
Make | BMW | Honda |
Model | 530 | Civic |
Year Released | 2012 | 2013 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2993 cc | 1798 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 256 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 540 Nm | 174 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 87 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4899 mm | 4556 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1752 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1464 mm | 1435 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2968 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 4.7 L/100km | 5.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 7.4 L/100km | 7.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 50 L |