The Comparative Analysis :
BMW X3 xDrive20i (08 - 10) vs. Volvo XC60 2.4D DRIVe (09 - 10)
€ 35,600
€ 33,900
€ 35,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,900
ⓘ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 DRIVe.
BMW X3 xDrive20i
Volvo XC60 2.4D DRIVe
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 DRIVe
3814 lb
Curb Weight
3788 lb
4850 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5523 lb
Weight Difference:
26 lb
0.68 %
General
BMW X3 xDrive20i
Volvo XC60 2.4D DRIVe
E83
Generation
D
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW X3 xDrive20i
Volvo XC60 2.4D DRIVe
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW N46
Engine Series
N46-B20
Engine Code
D5244T14

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.4 L / 117 cu in
148 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
173 hp
at 3000 rpm
BMW X3 xDrive20i
148 hp
173 hp
Volvo XC60 2.4D DRIVe
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 DRIVe
Performance
BMW X3 xDrive20i
Volvo XC60 2.4D DRIVe
123 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec
BMW X3 xDrive20i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo XC60 2.4D DRIVe
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25.77 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.9 lb/hp
BMW X3 xDrive20i
25.77 lb/hp
21.9 lb/hp
Volvo XC60 2.4D DRIVe
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW X3 xDrive20i
Volvo XC60 2.4D DRIVe
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
39 mpg
BMW X3 xDrive20i
26 mpg
39 mpg
Volvo XC60 2.4D DRIVe
19 mpg
city
30 mpg
No data
highway
47 mpg
17.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
462 mi
Range
725 mi
BMW X3 xDrive20i
462 mi
725 mi
Volvo XC60 2.4D DRIVe
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).
123.4 kWh
BMW X3 xDrive20i
170.4 kWh
123.4 kWh
Volvo XC60 2.4D DRIVe
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
346 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW X3 xDrive20i
Volvo XC60 2.4D DRIVe
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1036 lb
Maximum Payload
1735 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14 cu ft











44.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.2 cu ft




















