2006 BMW X3 vs. 2006 Honda CR-V
To start off, both 2006 BMW X3 and 2006 Honda CR-V were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,978 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 BMW X3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW X3 (228 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 2006 Honda CR-V. (156 HP @ 5900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW X3 should accelerate faster than 2006 Honda CR-V. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 BMW X3 weights approximately 383 kg more than 2006 Honda CR-V. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2006 BMW X3 (300 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 83 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda CR-V. (217 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2006 BMW X3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Honda CR-V.
Compare all specifications:
2006 BMW X3 | 2006 Honda CR-V | |
Make | BMW | Honda |
Model | X3 | CR-V |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2978 cc | 2360 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 228 HP | 156 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 5900 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 217 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 87 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89.6 mm | 99 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.7:1 |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1835 kg | 1452 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4600 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1690 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.4 L/100km | 8.3 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.4 L/100km | 9.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 67 L | 58 L |