The Comparative Analysis :

BMW X3 xDrive30d (08 - 10) vs. Volvo XC60 2.0T Powershift Geartronic (10 - 11)

€ 45,700
BMW X3 xDrive30d (08 - 10) BMW X3 xDrive30d
€ 36,300
 Volvo XC60 2.0T Powershift Geartronic (10 - 11) Volvo XC60 2.0T
€ 45,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,300

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The BMW X3 xDrive30d 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 2.0T.
BMW X3 xDrive30d
Volvo XC60 2.0T
65.9
Blueprint BMW X3 xDrive30d (08 - 10)
73
78.2
67.4
Blueprint Volvo XC60 2.0T Powershift Geartronic (10 - 11)
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
Blueprint BMW X3 xDrive30d (08 - 10)
110
179.9
Blueprint Volvo XC60 2.0T Powershift Geartronic (10 - 11)
109.2
182.2
179.9 in
Length
182.2 in
110 in
Wheelbase
109.2 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW X3 xDrive30d
Volvo XC60 2.0T
4145 lb
Curb Weight
4041 lb
5181 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5004 lb
BMW X3 xDrive30d (08 - 10)
Weight Difference:
104 lb
2.51 %
Volvo XC60 2.0T Powershift Geartronic (10 - 11)

General

BMW X3 xDrive30d
Volvo XC60 2.0T
E83
Generation
D
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

BMW X3 xDrive30d
Volvo XC60 2.0T
Straight-six diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW M57
Engine Series
M57-D30
Engine Code
B4204T6
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
215 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
200 hp
at 6000 rpm
BMW X3 xDrive30d
215 hp
200 hp
Volvo XC60 2.0T
369 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW X3 xDrive30d
369 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Volvo XC60 2.0T

Performance

BMW X3 xDrive30d
Volvo XC60 2.0T
130 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
7.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

338 ft
0.000 sec

BMW X3 xDrive30d

62 mph 62
mph

407 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo XC60 2.0T

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19.28 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.21 lb/hp
BMW X3 xDrive30d
19.28 lb/hp
20.21 lb/hp
Volvo XC60 2.0T

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW X3 xDrive30d
Volvo XC60 2.0T
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
28 mpg
BMW X3 xDrive30d
32 mpg
28 mpg
Volvo XC60 2.0T
24 mpg
city
21 mpg
No data
highway
34 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
562 mi
Range
512 mi
BMW X3 xDrive30d
562 mi
512 mi
Volvo XC60 2.0T
Environmental Impact
152.2 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).
161.1 kWh
BMW X3 xDrive30d
152.2 kWh
161.1 kWh
Volvo XC60 2.0T
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
315 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
319 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW X3 xDrive30d
Volvo XC60 2.0T
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1036 lb
Maximum Payload
963 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14 cu ft
44.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.2 cu ft