The Comparative Analysis :
BMW X3 xDrive30d (08 - 10) vs. Volvo XC60 D4 Polestar Performance (18 - 20)
€ 45,700

€ 46,200

€ 45,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 46,200
ⓘ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 xDrive30d is 4.7 inches shorter, 1.9 inches narrower and 0.6 inches taller than the Volvo XC60 D4 Polestar Performance.
BMW X3 xDrive30d
Volvo XC60 D4 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 xDrive30d
Volvo XC60 D4 Polestar Performance
4145 lb
Curb Weight
3889 lb
5181 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5225 lb

Weight Difference:
256 lb
6.18 %

General
BMW X3 xDrive30d
Volvo XC60 D4 Polestar Performance
E83
Generation
U
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

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

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW X3 xDrive30d
Volvo XC60 D4 Polestar Performance
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW M57
Engine Series
M57-D30
Engine Code
D4204T14

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
215 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
197 hp
at 4250 rpm
BMW X3 xDrive30d
215 hp
197 hp
Volvo XC60 D4 Polestar Performance
369 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
325 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW X3 xDrive30d
369 lb‑ft
325 lb‑ft
Volvo XC60 D4 Polestar Performance
Performance
BMW X3 xDrive30d
Volvo XC60 D4 Polestar Performance
130 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
7.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec

BMW X3 xDrive30d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo XC60 D4 Polestar Performance
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19.28 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.74 lb/hp
BMW X3 xDrive30d
19.28 lb/hp
19.74 lb/hp
Volvo XC60 D4 Polestar Performance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW X3 xDrive30d
Volvo XC60 D4 Polestar Performance
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
48 mpg
BMW X3 xDrive30d
32 mpg
48 mpg
Volvo XC60 D4 Polestar Performance
24 mpg
city
41 mpg
No data
highway
53 mpg
17.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.8 gal
562 mi
Range
900 mi
BMW X3 xDrive30d
562 mi
900 mi
Volvo XC60 D4 Polestar Performance
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).
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).
100.7 kWh
BMW X3 xDrive30d
152.2 kWh
100.7 kWh
Volvo XC60 D4 Polestar Performance
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
315 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
246 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
BMW X3 xDrive30d
Volvo XC60 D4 Polestar Performance
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1036 lb
Maximum Payload
1336 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.3 cu ft









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