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BMW X3 vs Honda CR-V

2022 BMW X3
2022 BMW X3
$43,700MSRP
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2023 Honda CR-V
2023 Honda CR-V
$28,410MSRP
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2022 BMW X3
$43,700MSRP
Overview
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2023 Honda CR-V
$28,410MSRP
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Overview
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Overview

MSRP

$43,700

MSRP

$28,410

Listings

1516

Listings

5332

Ratings & Reviews

User Reviews
User Reviews

Expert reviews

7.8 out of 10

Expert reviews

7.8 out of 10

Pros

  • Comfortable

  • Plenty of cargo space

  • Great ride and handling

Cons

  • Irritating transmission

  • Uninspired styling

  • Lacks technological innovation

Reviews Summary

Since its inception in 2003, the BMW X3 has grown to become one of the brand’s top sellers. And starting with its second generation (circa 2010), the luxury compact crossover has been built at BMW Spartanburg—the automaker’s only manufacturing facility north of the Mexican border. Incidentally, because Spartanburg is the global producer of every gas-powered BMW crossover besides the X1 and X2, the plant also boasts the highest production numbers of any BMW plant worldwide. One can speculate that the popular X3 has a lot to do with that.

Last redesigned for 2018, the X3 receives a rather hefty mid-cycle refresh for 2022. Updates include design tweaks, new engines, more technology, and an expanded suite of safety features. (Interestingly, while the BMW X3 xDrive30e plug-in hybrid has been dropped from the lineup in the United States, it continues in 2022 in Canada. This model is not covered in this review.)

Reviews Summary

A redesigned 2023 Honda CR-V is on sale, improving on the successful formula the automaker has used for more than 25 years. The 2023 CR-V remains one of the roomiest compact crossover SUVs in its class, and it get an overdue infusion of new infotainment systems and safety features that bring it up to par with its many rivals. In addition, with the 2023 CR-V, the hybrid powertrain is available in Canada for the first time. However, in this review, we’ll focus on the 2023 Honda CR-V EX-L trim with the standard turbocharged four-cylinder engine instead of the Honda CR-V Hybrid.
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Popular Features & Specs

Engine

2.0L 248 hp I4

Engine

1.5L 190 hp I4

Drive Train

RWD

Drive Train

FWD

Seating Capacity

5

Seating Capacity

5

Horsepower

248 hp @ 5200 rpm

Horsepower

190 hp @ 6000 rpm

MPG City

23

MPG City

28

MPG Highway

29

MPG Highway

34
2022 BMW X3
2022 BMW X3
$43,700MSRP
Overview
Overview
OverviewShop Now
2023 Honda CR-V
2023 Honda CR-V
$28,410MSRP
Overview
Overview
OverviewShop Now
2022 BMW X3
$43,700MSRP
Overview
Overview
OverviewShop Now
2023 Honda CR-V
$28,410MSRP
Overview
Overview
OverviewShop Now

Overview

MSRP
$43,700
$28,410
Listings

Ratings & Reviews

User reviews

4.5

4.6

Expert reviews

7.8 out of 10

Read full review

7.8 out of 10

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Pros & cons

Pros

  • Comfortable

  • Plenty of cargo space

  • Great ride and handling

Cons

  • Irritating transmission

  • Uninspired styling

  • Lacks technological innovation

Summary

Since its inception in 2003, the BMW X3 has grown to become one of the brand’s top sellers. And starting with its second generation (circa 2010), the luxury compact crossover has been built at BMW Spartanburg—the automaker’s only manufacturing facility north of the Mexican border. Incidentally, because Spartanburg is the global producer of every gas-powered BMW crossover besides the X1 and X2, the plant also boasts the highest production numbers of any BMW plant worldwide. One can speculate that the popular X3 has a lot to do with that.

Last redesigned for 2018, the X3 receives a rather hefty mid-cycle refresh for 2022. Updates include design tweaks, new engines, more technology, and an expanded suite of safety features. (Interestingly, while the BMW X3 xDrive30e plug-in hybrid has been dropped from the lineup in the United States, it continues in 2022 in Canada. This model is not covered in this review.)

A redesigned 2023 Honda CR-V is on sale, improving on the successful formula the automaker has used for more than 25 years. The 2023 CR-V remains one of the roomiest compact crossover SUVs in its class, and it get an overdue infusion of new infotainment systems and safety features that bring it up to par with its many rivals. In addition, with the 2023 CR-V, the hybrid powertrain is available in Canada for the first time. However, in this review, we’ll focus on the 2023 Honda CR-V EX-L trim with the standard turbocharged four-cylinder engine instead of the Honda CR-V Hybrid.
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Popular Features & Specs

Engine
2.0L 248 hp I4
1.5L 190 hp I4
Drive Train
RWD
FWD
Seating Capacity
5
5
Horsepower
248 hp @ 5200 rpm
190 hp @ 6000 rpm
MPG City
23
28
MPG Highway
29
34
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