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BMW X3 vs Honda CR-V – Performance, range & efficiency compared

Everyday use, family trips or long-distance drives – here’s where the differences show.
Discover whether BMW X3 or Honda CR-V fits your lifestyle better.

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

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Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Honda CR-V has a slightly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 42800 £, while the BMW X3 costs 51300 £. That’s a price difference of around 8486 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Honda CR-V manages with 0.90 L and is therefore convincingly more efficient than the BMW X3 with 2.80 L. The difference is about 1.90 L per 100 km.

As for range, the BMW X3 performs a bit better – achieving up to 88 km, about 9 km more than the Honda CR-V.

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Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the BMW X3 has a convincingly edge – offering 398 HP compared to 184 HP. That’s roughly 214 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW X3 is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.60 s, while the Honda CR-V takes 9 s. That’s about 4.40 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the BMW X3 performs noticeable better – reaching 250 km/h, while the Honda CR-V tops out at 195 km/h. The difference is around 55 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: BMW X3 pulls convincingly stronger with 670 Nm compared to 335 Nm. That’s about 335 Nm difference.

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Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In curb weight, Honda CR-V is slight lighter – 1821 kg compared to 1930 kg. The difference is around 109 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Honda CR-V offers slight more room – 617 L compared to 570 L. That’s a difference of about 47 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Honda CR-V performs hardly perceptible better – up to 1710 L, which is about 10 L more than the BMW X3.

When it comes to payload, BMW X3 to a small extent takes the win – 570 kg compared to 475 kg. That’s a difference of about 95 kg.

Who comes out on top?

Overall, the Honda CR-V shows itself to be wins the duel decisively and secures the title of DriveDuel Champion.
It convinces with the more balanced overall package and proves to be the more versatile choice for everyday use.

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Honda CR-V

  • Engine Type : Plugin Hybrid, Full Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 184 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 0.9 - 6.7 L
  • Electric Range : 79 km
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BMW X3

The BMW X3 mixes Bavarian poise with everyday practicality, delivering a composed ride and a cabin that feels both premium and lived-in. It’s the sort of SUV that lets you enjoy sporty handling without sacrificing family-friendly space, so you get fun and sense in one neat package.

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Honda CR-V

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The Honda CR-V blends sensible practicality with a polished feel, offering roomy interiors and a confident ride that keeps commutes and weekend escapes equally comfortable. Its unshowy styling and reliable reputation make it a smart, low‑drama choice for buyers who want versatility without fuss — the kind of car that quietly makes everyday life a little easier.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
51300 - 72400 £
Price
42800 - 52100 £
Consumption L/100km
2.8 - 7.7 L
Consumption L/100km
0.9 - 6.7 L
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
88 km
Electric Range
79 km
Battery Capacity
19.70 kWh
Battery Capacity
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co2
64 - 175 g/km
co2
19 - 152 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
50 - 65 L
Fuel tank capacity
46 - 57 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1930 - 2140 kg
Curb weight
1821 - 1988 kg
Trunk capacity
460 - 570 L
Trunk capacity
579 - 617 L
Length
4755 mm
Length
4706 mm
Width
1920 mm
Width
1866 mm
Height
1660 mm
Height
1673 - 1684 mm
Max trunk capacity
1600 - 1700 L
Max trunk capacity
1634 - 1710 L
Payload
570 kg
Payload
439 - 475 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid, Full Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
CVT
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
197 - 398 HP
Power HP
184 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.6 - 7.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9 - 9.5 s
Max Speed
215 - 250 km/h
Max Speed
187 - 195 km/h
Torque
330 - 670 Nm
Torque
335 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
145 - 293 kW
Power kW
135 kW
Engine capacity
1995 - 2998 cm3
Engine capacity
1993 cm3

General
Model Year
2024 - 2025
Model Year
2024 - 2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, E, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
B, D, E
Brand
BMW
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