BMW X3 2006 vs Honda CR-V 2007
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.2 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 140 HP | |
| Torque: | 330 NM | 340 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10 seconds | 10.3 seconds | |
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BMW X3 is more dynamic to drive. BMW X3 engine produces 10 HP more power than Honda CR-V, but torque is 10 NM less than Honda CR-V. Thanks to more power BMW X3 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.2 | 6.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.2 l/100km | 7.3 l/100km | |
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The Honda CR-V is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification BMW X3 consumes 0.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Honda CR-V, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the BMW X3 could require 105 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW X3 consumes 0.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Honda CR-V. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 67 litres | 58 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 930 km in combined cycle | 890 km in combined cycle | |
| 1130 km on highway | 1010 km on highway | ||
| 810 km with real consumption | 790 km with real consumption | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a BMW X3 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 9 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including BMW 3 sērija, BMW 1 sērija | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Honda Civic, 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. Honda CR-V might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The BMW X3 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. | |||
| Honda CR-V 2007 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 CR-V 2007 2.2 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.57 m | 4.52 m | |
| Width: | 1.85 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.67 m | 1.68 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. BMW X3 is 5 cm longer than the Honda CR-V, 3 cm wider, while the height of BMW X3 is 1 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 480 litres | 556 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1560 litres | 955 litres | |
| Despite its longer length, BMW X3 has 76 litres less trunk space than the Honda CR-V. This could mean that the BMW X3 uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in BMW X3 (by 605 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12 meters | 11.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW X3 is 0.2 metres more than that of the Honda CR-V. | |||
| Power steering: | Electric power steering | Hydraulic power steering | |
| Electric power steering is simpler, quieter, more fuel-efficient, more configurable and provides additional features such as auto-steering for lane assist and parking. The disadvantages of electric power steering are possible overheating under prolonged load conditions and insufficient feedback (feeling) during steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`265 | 2`160 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | above average | high | |
| Honda CR-V has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW X3 has serious deffects in 50 percent more cases than Honda CR-V, so Honda CR-V quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 6400 | 5000 | |
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