2007 BMW 118 vs. 2013 Honda Crosstour
To start off, 2013 Honda Crosstour is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 BMW 118. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 BMW 118 would be higher. At 3,471 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Honda Crosstour is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Honda Crosstour (274 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 147 more horse power than 2007 BMW 118. (127 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Honda Crosstour should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 118. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Honda Crosstour weights approximately 615 kg more than 2007 BMW 118. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Honda Crosstour is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 BMW 118. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Honda Crosstour will offer significantly more control. 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, 2013 Honda Crosstour (344 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 164 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 118. (180 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2013 Honda Crosstour will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 118.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 118 | 2013 Honda Crosstour | |
| Make | BMW | Honda |
| Model | 118 | Crosstour |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1994 cc | 3471 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 127 HP | 274 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 180 Nm | 344 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 10.5 : 1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1230 kg | 1845 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4999 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1898 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1670 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2797 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 70 L |
