The Comparative Analysis :
BMW X3 xDrive30d Automatic (08 - 10) vs. Volvo XC60 2.0T Powershift Geartronic (10 - 11)
€ 47,900

€ 36,300

€ 47,900
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
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 xDrive30d
Volvo XC60 2.0T
4156 lb
Curb Weight
4041 lb
5192 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5004 lb

Weight Difference:
115 lb
2.77 %

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 automatic 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
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec

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

Volvo XC60 2.0T
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19.33 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.21 lb/hp
BMW X3 xDrive30d
19.33 lb/hp
20.21 lb/hp
Volvo XC60 2.0T
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW X3 xDrive30d
Volvo XC60 2.0T
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
28 mpg
BMW X3 xDrive30d
31 mpg
28 mpg
Volvo XC60 2.0T
24 mpg
city
21 mpg
No data
highway
34 mpg
17.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
541 mi
Range
512 mi
BMW X3 xDrive30d
541 mi
512 mi
Volvo XC60 2.0T
Environmental Impact
158.4 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).
161.1 kWh
BMW X3 xDrive30d
158.4 kWh
161.1 kWh
Volvo XC60 2.0T
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
332 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