The Comparative Analysis :
BMW X3 xDrive20i (08 - 10) vs. Volvo XC60 2.4D AWD Geartronic (08 - 10)
€ 35,600
€ 38,000
€ 35,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW X3 xDrive20i is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 2.3 inches shorter, 1.5 inches narrower and 1.5 inches lower than the Volvo XC60 2.4D.
BMW X3 xDrive20i
Volvo XC60 2.4D
65.9
73
78.2
67.4
74.4
83.5
73 in
Width
74.4 in
78.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.5 in
65.9 in
Height
67.4 in
110
179.9
109.2
182.2
179.9 in
Length
182.2 in
110 in
Wheelbase
109.2 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW X3 xDrive20i
Volvo XC60 2.4D
3814 lb
Curb Weight
3986 lb
4850 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5523 lb
Weight Difference:
172 lb
4.32 %
General
BMW X3 xDrive20i
Volvo XC60 2.4D
E83
Generation
D
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW X3 xDrive20i
Volvo XC60 2.4D
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW N46
Engine Series
N46-B20
Engine Code
D5244T5
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.4 L / 117 cu in
148 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
161 hp
at 4000 rpm
BMW X3 xDrive20i
148 hp
161 hp
Volvo XC60 2.4D
148 lb‑ft
at 3750 rpm
Max. Torque
310 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW X3 xDrive20i
148 lb‑ft
310 lb‑ft
Volvo XC60 2.4D
Performance
BMW X3 xDrive20i
Volvo XC60 2.4D
123 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec
BMW X3 xDrive20i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo XC60 2.4D
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25.77 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.76 lb/hp
BMW X3 xDrive20i
25.77 lb/hp
24.76 lb/hp
Volvo XC60 2.4D
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW X3 xDrive20i
Volvo XC60 2.4D
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
31 mpg
BMW X3 xDrive20i
26 mpg
31 mpg
Volvo XC60 2.4D
19 mpg
city
23 mpg
No data
highway
39 mpg
17.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
462 mi
Range
580 mi
BMW X3 xDrive20i
462 mi
580 mi
Volvo XC60 2.4D
Environmental Impact
170.4 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
154.3 kWh
BMW X3 xDrive20i
170.4 kWh
154.3 kWh
Volvo XC60 2.4D
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
346 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW X3 xDrive20i
Volvo XC60 2.4D
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1036 lb
Maximum Payload
1537 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14 cu ft
44.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.2 cu ft
