2009 BMW 330 vs. 2008 Honda HR-V
To start off, 2009 BMW 330 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Honda HR-V. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Honda HR-V would be higher. At 2,994 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 BMW 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 330 weights approximately 288 kg more than 2008 Honda HR-V.
Because 2008 Honda HR-V is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 BMW 330. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Honda HR-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, 2009 BMW 330 (315 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 180 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda HR-V. (135 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda HR-V.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 330 | 2008 Honda HR-V | |
| Make | BMW | Honda |
| Model | 330 | HR-V |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2994 cc | 1590 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 268 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 315 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.7:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 162 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.1 seconds | 13 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1545 kg | 1257 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.8 L/100km | 8.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 55 L |
