The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo XC60 D3 (12 - 13) vs. BMW X3 xDrive28i Steptronic (14 - 16)

€ 33,800
Volvo XC60 D3 (12 - 13) Volvo XC60 D3
€ 48,700
 BMW X3 xDrive28i Steptronic (14 - 16) BMW X3 xDrive28i
€ 33,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 48,700

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Volvo XC60 D3 is 1.2 inches shorter, 0.4 inches wider and 2 inches taller than the BMW X3 xDrive28i.
Volvo XC60 D3
BMW X3 xDrive28i
67.4
Blueprint Volvo XC60 D3 (12 - 13)
74.4
83.5
65.4
Blueprint BMW X3 xDrive28i Steptronic (14 - 16)
74.1
82.6
74.4 in
Width
74.1 in
83.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.6 in
67.4 in
Height
65.4 in
Blueprint Volvo XC60 D3 (12 - 13)
109.2
182.2
Blueprint BMW X3 xDrive28i Steptronic (14 - 16)
110.6
183.3
182.2 in
Length
183.3 in
109.2 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in

Vehicle Weight

Volvo XC60 D3
BMW X3 xDrive28i
4072 lb
Curb Weight
4068 lb
5523 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5203 lb
Volvo XC60 D3 (12 - 13)
Weight Difference:
4 lb
0.1 %
BMW X3 xDrive28i Steptronic (14 - 16)

General

Volvo XC60 D3
BMW X3 xDrive28i
D
Generation
F25
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
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Volvo XC60 D3
BMW X3 xDrive28i
Straight-five diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW N20
D5204T7
Engine Code
N20-B20
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
134 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 5000 rpm
Volvo XC60 D3
134 hp
242 hp
BMW X3 xDrive28i
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Volvo XC60 D3
258 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
BMW X3 xDrive28i

Performance

Volvo XC60 D3
BMW X3 xDrive28i
118 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
11.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

512 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo XC60 D3

62 mph 62
mph

295 ft
0.000 sec

BMW X3 xDrive28i

▶ REPLAY
30.39 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.81 lb/hp
Volvo XC60 D3
30.39 lb/hp
16.81 lb/hp
BMW X3 xDrive28i

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo XC60 D3
BMW X3 xDrive28i
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Volvo XC60 D3
44 mpg
32 mpg
BMW X3 xDrive28i
37 mpg
city
26 mpg
51 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
821 mi
Range
570 mi
Volvo XC60 D3
821 mi
570 mi
BMW X3 xDrive28i
Environmental Impact
109.1 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).
138.2 kWh
Volvo XC60 D3
109.1 kWh
138.2 kWh
BMW X3 xDrive28i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
272 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo XC60 D3
BMW X3 xDrive28i
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1451 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
14 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.6 cu ft
41.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
45.3 cu ft