The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo XC60 D3 AWD (10 - 12) vs. BMW X3 xDrive28i Steptronic (14 - 16)

€ 35,900
Volvo XC60 D3 AWD (10 - 12) Volvo XC60 D3
€ 48,700
 BMW X3 xDrive28i Steptronic (14 - 16) BMW X3 xDrive28i
€ 35,900
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 AWD (10 - 12)
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 AWD (10 - 12)
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
4235 lb
Curb Weight
4068 lb
5523 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5203 lb
Volvo XC60 D3 AWD (10 - 12)
Weight Difference:
168 lb
3.97 %
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
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
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
D5244T5
Engine Code
N20-B20
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2.4 L / 117 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
161 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 5000 rpm
Volvo XC60 D3
161 hp
242 hp
BMW X3 xDrive28i
310 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Volvo XC60 D3
310 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
BMW X3 xDrive28i

Performance

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

479 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo XC60 D3

62 mph 62
mph

295 ft
0.000 sec

BMW X3 xDrive28i

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo XC60 D3
BMW X3 xDrive28i
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Volvo XC60 D3
36 mpg
32 mpg
BMW X3 xDrive28i
26 mpg
city
26 mpg
44 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
659 mi
Range
570 mi
Volvo XC60 D3
659 mi
570 mi
BMW X3 xDrive28i
Environmental Impact
135.8 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).
138.2 kWh
Volvo XC60 D3
135.8 kWh
138.2 kWh
BMW X3 xDrive28i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
280 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
1287 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