2007 BMW 530 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 530. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 BMW 530 would be higher. At 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 BMW 530 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 530 (254 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 132 more horse power than 2008 Honda HR-V. (122 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 530 should accelerate faster than 2008 Honda HR-V. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 530 weights approximately 348 kg more than 2008 Honda HR-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, 2007 BMW 530 (300 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 156 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda HR-V. (144 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda HR-V.
Compare all specifications:
2007 BMW 530 | 2008 Honda HR-V | |
Make | BMW | Honda |
Model | 530 | HR-V |
Year Released | 2007 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2996 cc | 1590 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 254 HP | 122 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 144 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.7:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 170 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.1 seconds | 11.6 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1665 kg | 1317 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4120 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1680 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2460 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.7 L/100km | 8.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 55 L |