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Originally Posted by Naresh
So is the new civic generally a quiet car when cruising, and if so which of the 2 models is quieter in the cabin?
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In a steady cruise, you can't really hear either engine. As has been said, tyre size and make makes a huge difference. Goodyear will be quieter, but the main factor is width. The narrower, the quieter.
If you do spend a while on the motorway, the diesel is the obvious choice. There is a significant performance difference between the 2.2 and 1.8 in sixth at motorway speeds, with the diesel offering about 30% to 40% more acceleration. For the petrol to provide similar performance, you need to change down and rev it. There is no need to change down with the diesel, so the overall perception is of a more relaxed and quieter drive.
If you don't spend much time on the motorway and only do a small mileage, then the 1.8 is probably better, due to its lower initial purchase price (although the diesel fuel running costs are cheaper, this is offset by higher servicing costs). It does not benefit from the balancer shaft of the diesel, but still drives nice and smoothly.
Hope this helps.