The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo XC60 D5 Polestar Performance AWD (15 - 17) vs. BMW X3 xDrive20i Steptronic (17 - ..)
€ 44,900
€ 45,000
€ 44,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 45,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. Both cars are the same width, but the Volvo XC60 D5 Polestar Performance is 2.5 inches shorter and 1.5 inches taller.
Volvo XC60 D5 Polestar Performance
BMW X3 xDrive20i
67.4
74.4
83.5
66
74.4
84.2
74.4 in
Width
74.4 in
83.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
84.2 in
67.4 in
Height
66 in
109.2
182.8
112.8
185.4
182.8 in
Length
185.4 in
109.2 in
Wheelbase
112.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo XC60 D5 Polestar Performance
BMW X3 xDrive20i
4202 lb
Curb Weight
3946 lb
5523 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5291 lb
Weight Difference:
256 lb
6.09 %
General
Volvo XC60 D5 Polestar Performance
BMW X3 xDrive20i
D
Generation
G01
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 D5 Polestar Performance
BMW X3 xDrive20i
Straight-five diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW B48
D5244T23
Engine Code
B48-B20
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2.4 L / 117 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
227 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 5000 rpm
Volvo XC60 D5 Polestar Performance
227 hp
181 hp
BMW X3 xDrive20i
347 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
214 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Volvo XC60 D5 Polestar Performance
347 lb‑ft
214 lb‑ft
BMW X3 xDrive20i
Performance
Volvo XC60 D5 Polestar Performance
BMW X3 xDrive20i
130 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo XC60 D5 Polestar Performance
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
BMW X3 xDrive20i
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18.51 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.8 lb/hp
Volvo XC60 D5 Polestar Performance
18.51 lb/hp
21.8 lb/hp
BMW X3 xDrive20i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo XC60 D5 Polestar Performance
BMW X3 xDrive20i
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Volvo XC60 D5 Polestar Performance
45 mpg
33 mpg
BMW X3 xDrive20i
40 mpg
city
28 mpg
49 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
836 mi
Range
569 mi
Volvo XC60 D5 Polestar Performance
836 mi
569 mi
BMW X3 xDrive20i
Environmental Impact
107 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).
134.5 kWh
Volvo XC60 D5 Polestar Performance
107 kWh
134.5 kWh
BMW X3 xDrive20i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP)
220 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
328 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Volvo XC60 D5 Polestar Performance
BMW X3 xDrive20i
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1321 lb
Maximum Payload
1345 lb
14 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.6 cu ft
41.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
45.3 cu ft
