The Comparative Analysis :
Honda CR-V 2.0 i-VTEC (07 - 10) vs. BMW X3 2.5si (06 - 08)
€ 27,600

€ 41,400

€ 27,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 41,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. Both cars are the same height, but the Honda CR-V 2.0 i-VTEC is 1.7 inches shorter and 1.3 inches narrower.
Honda CR-V 2.0 i-VTEC
BMW X3 2.5si
65.9
71.7
79.5
65.9
73
78.2
71.7 in
Width
73 in
79.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.2 in
65.9 in
Height
65.9 in
103.5
178.1
110
179.9
178.1 in
Length
179.9 in
103.5 in
Wheelbase
110 in
Vehicle Weight
Honda CR-V 2.0 i-VTEC
BMW X3 2.5si
3459 lb
Curb Weight
3979 lb
4519 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4982 lb

Weight Difference:
520 lb
13.07 %

General
Honda CR-V 2.0 i-VTEC
BMW X3 2.5si
RE5
Generation
E83
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

On-demand four-wheel drive (4WD) with automatic engagement
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Honda CR-V 2.0 i-VTEC
BMW X3 2.5si
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW N52
Engine Code
N52-B25

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
148 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 6500 rpm
Honda CR-V 2.0 i-VTEC
148 hp
215 hp
BMW X3 2.5si
142 lb‑ft
at 4200 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
Honda CR-V 2.0 i-VTEC
142 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
BMW X3 2.5si
Performance
Honda CR-V 2.0 i-VTEC
BMW X3 2.5si
118 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec

Honda CR-V 2.0 i-VTEC
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec

BMW X3 2.5si
▶ REPLAY
23.37 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.51 lb/hp
Honda CR-V 2.0 i-VTEC
23.37 lb/hp
18.51 lb/hp
BMW X3 2.5si
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Honda CR-V 2.0 i-VTEC
BMW X3 2.5si
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
24 mpg
Honda CR-V 2.0 i-VTEC
29 mpg
24 mpg
BMW X3 2.5si
23 mpg
city
17 mpg
35 mpg
highway
No data
15.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.7 gal
445 mi
Range
421 mi
Honda CR-V 2.0 i-VTEC
445 mi
421 mi
BMW X3 2.5si
Environmental Impact
153.5 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
187.5 kWh
Honda CR-V 2.0 i-VTEC
153.5 kWh
187.5 kWh
BMW X3 2.5si
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
309 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
383 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Honda CR-V 2.0 i-VTEC
BMW X3 2.5si
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1060 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
15.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft











43.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
44.2 cu ft