2007 BMW 325 vs. 2008 Honda HR-V
To start off, 2008 Honda HR-V is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 BMW 325. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 BMW 325 would be higher. At 2,497 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 BMW 325 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 325 weights approximately 358 kg more than 2008 Honda HR-V.
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, 2007 BMW 325 (250 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda HR-V. (135 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 325 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda HR-V.
Compare all specifications:
2007 BMW 325 | 2008 Honda HR-V | |
Make | BMW | Honda |
Model | 325 | HR-V |
Year Released | 2007 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2497 cc | 1590 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 216 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 250 Nm | 135 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78.8 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.4:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 242 km/hour | 162 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.5 seconds | 13 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1615 kg | 1257 kg |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1690 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2460 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.2 L/100km | 8.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 55 L |