The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo XC60 2.4D DRIVe (09 - 10) vs. BMW X3 2.0i (06 - 08)
€ 33,900
€ 34,600
€ 33,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Volvo XC60 2.4D DRIVe is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 2.3 inches longer, 1.5 inches wider and 1.5 inches taller than the BMW X3 2.0i.
Volvo XC60 2.4D DRIVe
BMW X3 2.0i
67.4
74.4
83.5
65.9
73
78.2
74.4 in
Width
73 in
83.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.2 in
67.4 in
Height
65.9 in
109.2
182.2
110
179.9
182.2 in
Length
179.9 in
109.2 in
Wheelbase
110 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo XC60 2.4D DRIVe
BMW X3 2.0i
3788 lb
Curb Weight
3814 lb
5523 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4850 lb
Weight Difference:
26 lb
0.68 %
General
Volvo XC60 2.4D DRIVe
BMW X3 2.0i
D
Generation
E83
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

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

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo XC60 2.4D DRIVe
BMW X3 2.0i
Straight-five diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW N46
D5244T14
Engine Code
N46-B20

4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2.4 L / 117 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
173 hp
at 3000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 6200 rpm
Volvo XC60 2.4D DRIVe
173 hp
148 hp
BMW X3 2.0i
310 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 3750 rpm
Volvo XC60 2.4D DRIVe
310 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
BMW X3 2.0i
Performance
Volvo XC60 2.4D DRIVe
BMW X3 2.0i
127 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo XC60 2.4D DRIVe
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec
BMW X3 2.0i
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21.9 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.77 lb/hp
Volvo XC60 2.4D DRIVe
21.9 lb/hp
25.77 lb/hp
BMW X3 2.0i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo XC60 2.4D DRIVe
BMW X3 2.0i
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
25 mpg
Volvo XC60 2.4D DRIVe
39 mpg
25 mpg
BMW X3 2.0i
30 mpg
city
18 mpg
47 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.7 gal
725 mi
Range
447 mi
Volvo XC60 2.4D DRIVe
725 mi
447 mi
BMW X3 2.0i
Environmental Impact
123.4 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).
176.2 kWh
Volvo XC60 2.4D DRIVe
123.4 kWh
176.2 kWh
BMW X3 2.0i
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 4
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
359 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo XC60 2.4D DRIVe
BMW X3 2.0i
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1735 lb
Maximum Payload
1036 lb
14 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft











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

















