The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo XC60 D4 AWD (13 - 15) vs. BMW X3 xDrive20i Automatic (11 - 14)
€ 40,900

€ 40,300

€ 40,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 40,300
ⓘ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 D4 is 0.2 inches shorter, 0.4 inches wider and 2 inches taller than the BMW X3 xDrive20i.
Volvo XC60 D4
BMW X3 xDrive20i
67.4
74.4
83.5
65.4
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
109.2
182.8
110.6
183
182.8 in
Length
183 in
109.2 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo XC60 D4
BMW X3 xDrive20i
4158 lb
Curb Weight
3957 lb
5523 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5093 lb

Weight Difference:
201 lb
4.83 %

General
Volvo XC60 D4
BMW X3 xDrive20i
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 D4
BMW X3 xDrive20i
Straight-five diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW N20
D5244T12
Engine Code
N20-B20

4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2.4 L / 117 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
179 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 5000 rpm
Volvo XC60 D4
179 hp
181 hp
BMW X3 xDrive20i
310 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Volvo XC60 D4
310 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
BMW X3 xDrive20i
Performance
Volvo XC60 D4
BMW X3 xDrive20i
124 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo XC60 D4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec

BMW X3 xDrive20i
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23.23 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.86 lb/hp
Volvo XC60 D4
23.23 lb/hp
21.86 lb/hp
BMW X3 xDrive20i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo XC60 D4
BMW X3 xDrive20i
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Volvo XC60 D4
44 mpg
31 mpg
BMW X3 xDrive20i
39 mpg
city
26 mpg
48 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.7 gal
821 mi
Range
555 mi
Volvo XC60 D4
821 mi
555 mi
BMW X3 xDrive20i
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).
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).
142.1 kWh
Volvo XC60 D4
109.1 kWh
142.1 kWh
BMW X3 xDrive20i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
282 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo XC60 D4
BMW X3 xDrive20i
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1365 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