The Comparative Analysis :
BMW X3 xDrive30i Automatic (08 - 10) vs. Volvo XC60 3.2 AWD Geartronic (10 - 12)
€ 47,400
€ 43,000
€ 47,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 43,000
ⓘ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 3.2.
BMW X3 xDrive30i
Volvo XC60 3.2
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 xDrive30i
Volvo XC60 3.2
4057 lb
Curb Weight
4255 lb
5071 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5357 lb
Weight Difference:
198 lb
4.65 %
General
BMW X3 xDrive30i
Volvo XC60 3.2
E83
Generation
D
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW X3 xDrive30i
Volvo XC60 3.2
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW N52
Engine Series
N52-B30
Engine Code
B6324S5
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3.2 L / 157 cu in
268 hp
at 6650 rpm
Power
240 hp
at 6400 rpm
BMW X3 xDrive30i
268 hp
240 hp
Volvo XC60 3.2
232 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 3200 rpm
BMW X3 xDrive30i
232 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Volvo XC60 3.2
Performance
BMW X3 xDrive30i
Volvo XC60 3.2
130 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec
BMW X3 xDrive30i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo XC60 3.2
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15.14 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.73 lb/hp
BMW X3 xDrive30i
15.14 lb/hp
17.73 lb/hp
Volvo XC60 3.2
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW X3 xDrive30i
Volvo XC60 3.2
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
24 mpg
BMW X3 xDrive30i
24 mpg
24 mpg
Volvo XC60 3.2
18 mpg
city
17 mpg
No data
highway
31 mpg
17.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
429 mi
Range
439 mi
BMW X3 xDrive30i
429 mi
439 mi
Volvo XC60 3.2
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).
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).
187.5 kWh
BMW X3 xDrive30i
183.8 kWh
187.5 kWh
Volvo XC60 3.2
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
375 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
369 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW X3 xDrive30i
Volvo XC60 3.2
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1014 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14 cu ft
44.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.2 cu ft
