2008 BMW 118 vs. 2008 Honda CR-V
To start off, both 2008 BMW 118 and 2008 Honda CR-V were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,204 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Honda CR-V is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW 118 (141 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2008 Honda CR-V. (138 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW 118 should accelerate faster than 2008 Honda CR-V. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Honda CR-V weights approximately 223 kg more than 2008 BMW 118.
Because 2008 Honda CR-V is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 BMW 118. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Honda CR-V 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, 2008 Honda CR-V (341 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 118. (300 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2008 Honda CR-V will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 118.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW 118 | 2008 Honda CR-V | |
| Make | BMW | Honda |
| Model | 118 | CR-V |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2204 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 141 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 341 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 205 km/hour | 187 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.9 seconds | 10.3 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1385 kg | 1608 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1680 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2640 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.7 L/100km | 5.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 51 L | 58 L |
