Cross Country Drive: Civic Hybrid vs. BMW 325xi

What’s the point in owning a BMW if not for driving it?

I’d take the one that’s the most comfortable and spacious for long distance driving. Snow tires shouldn’t matter much at all. If snow is building up on the interstate it’s time too get a hotel for a bit IME. If you were asking about a huge SUV verses the civic then fuel economy might matter. For the given situation I’d probably go with the BMW.