2006 Honda CR-V vs. 2012 BMW X3
To start off, 2012 BMW X3 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Honda CR-V. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Honda CR-V would be higher. At 2,360 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Honda CR-V is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW X3 (182 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 2006 Honda CR-V. (156 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW X3 should accelerate faster than 2006 Honda CR-V. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Honda CR-V weights approximately 202 kg more than 2012 BMW X3.
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, 2012 BMW X3 (380 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 163 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda CR-V. (217 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2012 BMW X3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Honda CR-V.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Honda CR-V | 2012 BMW X3 | |
| Make | Honda | BMW |
| Model | CR-V | X3 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2360 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 156 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 217 Nm | 380 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 84 mm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1992 kg | 1790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 4648 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1881 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1675 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.1 L/100km | 5.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 10.2 L/100km | 6.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.4 L/100km | 5.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 67 L |
