Honda CR-V 2007 vs BMW X3 2006
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.2 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 140 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 340 NM | 330 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.3 seconds | 10 seconds | |
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BMW X3 is a more dynamic driving. Honda CR-V engine produces 10 HP less power than BMW X3, but torque is 10 NM more than BMW X3. Due to the lower power, Honda CR-V reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.5 | 7.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.3 l/100km | 8.2 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 0.7 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 105 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Honda CR-V consumes 0.9 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 | 930 km in combined cycle | |
| 1010 km on highway | 1130 km on highway | ||
| 790 km with real consumption | 810 km with real consumption | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 420'000 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 | 9 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Honda Civic, Honda Accord, Honda FR-V | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including BMW 3 sērija, BMW 1 sērija | |
| 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.52 m | 4.57 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 5 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 |
955 litres | 1560 litres | |
| Even though the car is shorter, Honda CR-V has 76 litres more trunk space than the BMW X3. 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 605 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. | |||
| Power steering: | Hydraulic power steering | Electric power steering | |
| Hydraulic power steering is technologically more complex, louder, increases fuel consumption and requires more servicing. It has the advantages of more power, less strain on the car's electrical system and better feedback (feeling) when steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`160 | 2`265 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | high | above average | |
| 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 (€): | 5800 | 6800 | |
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