The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo XC60 2.4D DRIVe (09 - 10) vs. BMW X3 xDrive30i Automatic (08 - 10)
€ 33,900
€ 47,400
€ 33,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 47,400
ⓘ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 xDrive30i.
Volvo XC60 2.4D DRIVe
BMW X3 xDrive30i
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 xDrive30i
3788 lb
Curb Weight
4057 lb
5523 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5071 lb
Weight Difference:
269 lb
6.63 %
General
Volvo XC60 2.4D DRIVe
BMW X3 xDrive30i
D
Generation
E83
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Volvo XC60 2.4D DRIVe
BMW X3 xDrive30i
Straight-five diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW N52
D5244T14
Engine Code
N52-B30
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
6
2.4 L / 117 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
173 hp
at 3000 rpm
Power
268 hp
at 6650 rpm
Volvo XC60 2.4D DRIVe
173 hp
268 hp
BMW X3 xDrive30i
310 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
232 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
Volvo XC60 2.4D DRIVe
310 lb‑ft
232 lb‑ft
BMW X3 xDrive30i
Performance
Volvo XC60 2.4D DRIVe
BMW X3 xDrive30i
127 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo XC60 2.4D DRIVe
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec
BMW X3 xDrive30i
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21.9 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.14 lb/hp
Volvo XC60 2.4D DRIVe
21.9 lb/hp
15.14 lb/hp
BMW X3 xDrive30i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo XC60 2.4D DRIVe
BMW X3 xDrive30i
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
24 mpg
Volvo XC60 2.4D DRIVe
39 mpg
24 mpg
BMW X3 xDrive30i
30 mpg
city
18 mpg
47 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.7 gal
725 mi
Range
429 mi
Volvo XC60 2.4D DRIVe
725 mi
429 mi
BMW X3 xDrive30i
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).
183.8 kWh
Volvo XC60 2.4D DRIVe
123.4 kWh
183.8 kWh
BMW X3 xDrive30i
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 4
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
375 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo XC60 2.4D DRIVe
BMW X3 xDrive30i
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1735 lb
Maximum Payload
1014 lb
14 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
41.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
44.2 cu ft
