BMW 5 series 2005 vs Honda Civic 2008
| Body: | Estate car / wagon | Hatchback | |
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| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 2.5 Petrol | 2.2 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (BMW 5 series) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Honda Civic) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 177 HP | 140 HP | |
| Torque: | 230 NM | 340 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.8 seconds | 8.6 seconds | |
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Honda Civic is a more dynamic driving. BMW 5 series engine produces 37 HP more power than Honda Civic, but torque is 110 NM less than Honda Civic. Despite the higher power, BMW 5 series reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.7 | 5.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.5 l/100km | 6.1 l/100km | |
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The Honda Civic is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification BMW 5 series consumes 3.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Honda Civic, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the BMW 5 series could require 540 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 5 series consumes 3.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Honda Civic. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 800 km in combined cycle | 980 km in combined cycle | |
| 1040 km on highway | 1160 km on highway | ||
| 730 km with real consumption | 810 km with real consumption | ||
| Honda Civic gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Honda Civic) have better traction on slippery roads and when climbing hills, better fuel economy, and are less expensive to purchase. On the disadvantage side, FWD cars usually have less towing capacity, poorer acceleration and harder handling. Rear-wheel drive cars (BMW 5 series) have better handling on dry roads, better acceleration, more even weight distribution and more fun to drive. RWD is also better for towing large loads. The cons of rear-wheel drive are less interior and trunk space and more difficulty maneuvering in wet and snowy conditions. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 7 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including BMW 3 sērija, BMW X3, BMW Z4 | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Honda CR-V, Honda Accord, Honda FR-V | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The BMW 5 series engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
| BMW 5 sērija 2005 2.5 engine: On this engine, the valve seals and crankcase breather valve diaphragm tend to fail after 80-100 000 km, leading to increased oil consumption. It is recommended to choose engines manufactured in the last years ... More about BMW 5 sērija 2005 2.5 engine Honda Civic 2008 2.2 engine: Honda’s first diesel engine featured an aluminum block, a variable-geometry turbocharger, second-generation Bosch Common Rail injection, 16-valve cylinder head, and a balance shaft integrated into the crankcase. The ... More about Honda Civic 2008 2.2 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.84 m | 4.26 m | |
| Width: | 1.85 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.49 m | 1.46 m | |
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BMW 5 series is larger. BMW 5 series is 59 cm longer than the Honda Civic, 9 cm wider, while the height of BMW 5 series is 3 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 500 litres | 455 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1650 litres | 1350 litres | |
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BMW 5 series has more luggage capacity. BMW 5 series has 45 litres more trunk space than the Honda Civic. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in BMW 5 series (by 300 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 11 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`160 | 1`900 | |
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| Quality: | average | above average | |
| Honda Civic has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW 5 series has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than Honda Civic, so Honda Civic quality is probably slightly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 3800 | 3400 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.3/10 | 9.3/10 | |
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