The Comparative Analysis :
BMW X3 xDrive20i (08 - 10) vs. Volvo XC60 T4 Polestar Performance Geartronic (19 - 20)
€ 35,600

€ 46,100

€ 35,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 46,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The BMW X3 xDrive20i is 4.7 inches shorter, 1.9 inches narrower and 0.6 inches taller than the Volvo XC60 T4 Polestar Performance.
BMW X3 xDrive20i
Volvo XC60 T4 Polestar Performance
65.9
73
78.2
65.3
74.9
83.3
73 in
Width
74.9 in
78.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.3 in
65.9 in
Height
65.3 in
110
179.9
112.8
184.6
179.9 in
Length
184.6 in
110 in
Wheelbase
112.8 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW X3 xDrive20i
Volvo XC60 T4 Polestar Performance
3814 lb
Curb Weight
3904 lb
4850 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5225 lb

Weight Difference:
90 lb
2.31 %

General
BMW X3 xDrive20i
Volvo XC60 T4 Polestar Performance
E83
Generation
U
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

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

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW X3 xDrive20i
Volvo XC60 T4 Polestar Performance
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW N46
Engine Series
N46-B20
Engine Code
B4204T31

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
207 hp
at 5000 rpm
BMW X3 xDrive20i
148 hp
207 hp
Volvo XC60 T4 Polestar Performance
148 lb‑ft
at 3750 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
BMW X3 xDrive20i
148 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Volvo XC60 T4 Polestar Performance
Performance
BMW X3 xDrive20i
Volvo XC60 T4 Polestar Performance
123 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec

BMW X3 xDrive20i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo XC60 T4 Polestar Performance
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25.77 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.86 lb/hp
BMW X3 xDrive20i
25.77 lb/hp
18.86 lb/hp
Volvo XC60 T4 Polestar Performance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW X3 xDrive20i
Volvo XC60 T4 Polestar Performance
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
33 mpg
BMW X3 xDrive20i
26 mpg
33 mpg
Volvo XC60 T4 Polestar Performance
19 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
highway
39 mpg
17.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.8 gal
462 mi
Range
621 mi
BMW X3 xDrive20i
462 mi
621 mi
Volvo XC60 T4 Polestar Performance
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).
134.5 kWh
BMW X3 xDrive20i
170.4 kWh
134.5 kWh
Volvo XC60 T4 Polestar Performance
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
346 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
306 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
BMW X3 xDrive20i
Volvo XC60 T4 Polestar Performance
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1036 lb
Maximum Payload
1321 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.3 cu ft









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