The Comparative Analysis :

BMW X3 xDrive30i Automatic (08 - 10) vs. Volvo XC60 2.4D DRIVe (09 - 10)

€ 47,400
BMW X3 xDrive30i Automatic (08 - 10) BMW X3 xDrive30i
€ 33,900
 Volvo XC60 2.4D DRIVe (09 - 10) Volvo XC60 2.4D DRIVe
€ 47,400
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 xDrive30i 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 xDrive30i
Volvo XC60 2.4D DRIVe
65.9
Blueprint BMW X3 xDrive30i Automatic (08 - 10)
73
78.2
67.4
Blueprint Volvo XC60 2.4D DRIVe (09 - 10)
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 xDrive30i Automatic (08 - 10)
110
179.9
Blueprint Volvo XC60 2.4D DRIVe (09 - 10)
109.2
182.2
179.9 in
Length
182.2 in
110 in
Wheelbase
109.2 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW X3 xDrive30i
Volvo XC60 2.4D DRIVe
4057 lb
Curb Weight
3788 lb
5071 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5523 lb
BMW X3 xDrive30i Automatic (08 - 10)
Weight Difference:
269 lb
6.63 %
Volvo XC60 2.4D DRIVe (09 - 10)

General

BMW X3 xDrive30i
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 automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

BMW X3 xDrive30i
Volvo XC60 2.4D DRIVe
Straight-six gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW N52
Engine Series
N52-B30
Engine Code
D5244T14
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
5
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2.4 L / 117 cu in
268 hp
at 6650 rpm
Power
173 hp
at 3000 rpm
BMW X3 xDrive30i
268 hp
173 hp
Volvo XC60 2.4D DRIVe
232 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
Max. Torque
310 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW X3 xDrive30i
232 lb‑ft
310 lb‑ft
Volvo XC60 2.4D DRIVe

Performance

BMW X3 xDrive30i
Volvo XC60 2.4D DRIVe
130 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

341 ft
0.000 sec

BMW X3 xDrive30i

62 mph 62
mph

446 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo XC60 2.4D DRIVe

▶ REPLAY
15.14 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.9 lb/hp
BMW X3 xDrive30i
15.14 lb/hp
21.9 lb/hp
Volvo XC60 2.4D DRIVe

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW X3 xDrive30i
Volvo XC60 2.4D DRIVe
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
39 mpg
BMW X3 xDrive30i
24 mpg
39 mpg
Volvo XC60 2.4D DRIVe
18 mpg
city
30 mpg
No data
highway
47 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
429 mi
Range
725 mi
BMW X3 xDrive30i
429 mi
725 mi
Volvo XC60 2.4D DRIVe
Environmental Impact
183.8 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).
123.4 kWh
BMW X3 xDrive30i
183.8 kWh
123.4 kWh
Volvo XC60 2.4D DRIVe
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
375 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW X3 xDrive30i
Volvo XC60 2.4D DRIVe
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1014 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