The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo XC60 T5 Polestar Performance AWD Geartronic (16 - 17) vs. BMW X3 2.5si (06 - 08)
€ 46,700

€ 41,400

€ 46,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 41,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Volvo XC60 T5 Polestar Performance is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 3 inches longer, 1.5 inches wider and 1.5 inches taller than the BMW X3 2.5si.
Volvo XC60 T5 Polestar Performance
BMW X3 2.5si
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
182.8
110
179.9
182.8 in
Length
179.9 in
109.2 in
Wheelbase
110 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo XC60 T5 Polestar Performance
BMW X3 2.5si
4145 lb
Curb Weight
3979 lb
5523 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4982 lb

Weight Difference:
165 lb
3.98 %

General
Volvo XC60 T5 Polestar Performance
BMW X3 2.5si
D
Generation
E83
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo XC60 T5 Polestar Performance
BMW X3 2.5si
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW N52
B4204T11
Engine Code
N52-B25

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
250 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 6500 rpm
Volvo XC60 T5 Polestar Performance
250 hp
215 hp
BMW X3 2.5si
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
Volvo XC60 T5 Polestar Performance
295 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
BMW X3 2.5si
Performance
Volvo XC60 T5 Polestar Performance
BMW X3 2.5si
130 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
7.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo XC60 T5 Polestar Performance
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec

BMW X3 2.5si
▶ REPLAY
16.58 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.51 lb/hp
Volvo XC60 T5 Polestar Performance
16.58 lb/hp
18.51 lb/hp
BMW X3 2.5si
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo XC60 T5 Polestar Performance
BMW X3 2.5si
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
24 mpg
Volvo XC60 T5 Polestar Performance
31 mpg
24 mpg
BMW X3 2.5si
24 mpg
city
17 mpg
39 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.7 gal
580 mi
Range
421 mi
Volvo XC60 T5 Polestar Performance
580 mi
421 mi
BMW X3 2.5si
Environmental Impact
142.1 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).
187.5 kWh
Volvo XC60 T5 Polestar Performance
142.1 kWh
187.5 kWh
BMW X3 2.5si
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
282 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
383 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo XC60 T5 Polestar Performance
BMW X3 2.5si
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1378 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
14 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft











41.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
44.2 cu ft