Honda CR-V 2007 vs BMW X3 2004
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.2 Diesel | 3.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 140 HP | 204 HP | |
| Torque: | 340 NM | 410 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.3 seconds | 8.2 seconds | |
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BMW X3 is a more dynamic driving. Honda CR-V engine produces 64 HP less power than BMW X3, whereas torque is 70 NM less than BMW X3. Due to the lower power, Honda CR-V reaches 100 km/h speed 2.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.5 | 9.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.3 l/100km | 9.8 l/100km | |
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The Honda CR-V is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Honda CR-V consumes 2.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW X3, which means that by driving the Honda CR-V over 15,000 km in a year you can save 390 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Honda CR-V consumes 2.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW X3. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 58 litres | 67 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 890 km in combined cycle | 730 km in combined cycle | |
| 1010 km on highway | 910 km on highway | ||
| 790 km with real consumption | 680 km with real consumption | ||
| Honda CR-V 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: | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Ground clearance: | 175 mm (6.9 inches) | 200 mm (7.9 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, BMW X3 can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 480'000 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: | 8 years | 3 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Honda Civic, Honda Accord, Honda FR-V | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 3 sērija, BMW X5 | |
| 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: | no | yes | |
| 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 BMW X3 2004 3.0 engine: The BMW M57 engine is regarded as one of the best German-built power units. Its inline-six layout is praised for reliability, and cars equipped with this engine are often more desirable on the used market. Despite delivering ... More about BMW X3 2004 3.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.52 m | 4.56 m | |
| Width: | 1.82 m | 1.85 m | |
| Height: | 1.68 m | 1.67 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Honda CR-V is 4 cm shorter than the BMW X3, 3 cm narrower, while the height of Honda CR-V is 1 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 556 litres | 480 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1532 litres | 1560 litres | |
| Even though the car is shorter, The BMW X3 may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in BMW X3 (by 28 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.8 meters | 12 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Honda CR-V is 0.2 metres less than that of the BMW X3. | |||
| Gross weight: | 2`160 kg | 2`355 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`617 kg | 1`925 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 543 kg | 430 kg | |
| Honda CR-V load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 21 procentiem more than BMW X3. Therefore, Honda CR-V is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | high | high | |
| Honda CR-V has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW X3 has serious deffects in 95 percent more cases than Honda CR-V, so Honda CR-V quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 4200 | 3600 | |
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