The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo XC60 T5 Polestar Performance AWD Geartronic (16 - 17) vs. BMW X3 xDrive30d Steptronic (17 - ..)
€ 46,700

€ 56,500

€ 46,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 56,500
ⓘ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 T5 Polestar Performance is 2.5 inches shorter and 1.5 inches taller.
Volvo XC60 T5 Polestar Performance
BMW X3 xDrive30d
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 T5 Polestar Performance
BMW X3 xDrive30d
4145 lb
Curb Weight
4178 lb
5523 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5512 lb

Weight Difference:
33 lb
0.79 %

General
Volvo XC60 T5 Polestar Performance
BMW X3 xDrive30d
D
Generation
G01
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

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

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Volvo XC60 T5 Polestar Performance
BMW X3 xDrive30d
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW B57
B4204T11
Engine Code
B57-D30
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
250 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
261 hp
at 4000 rpm
Volvo XC60 T5 Polestar Performance
250 hp
261 hp
BMW X3 xDrive30d
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
457 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Volvo XC60 T5 Polestar Performance
295 lb‑ft
457 lb‑ft
BMW X3 xDrive30d
Performance
Volvo XC60 T5 Polestar Performance
BMW X3 xDrive30d
130 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
7.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec

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

BMW X3 xDrive30d
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16.58 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.01 lb/hp
Volvo XC60 T5 Polestar Performance
16.58 lb/hp
16.01 lb/hp
BMW X3 xDrive30d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo XC60 T5 Polestar Performance
BMW X3 xDrive30d
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Volvo XC60 T5 Polestar Performance
31 mpg
40 mpg
BMW X3 xDrive30d
24 mpg
city
35 mpg
39 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18 gal
580 mi
Range
716 mi
Volvo XC60 T5 Polestar Performance
580 mi
716 mi
BMW X3 xDrive30d
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).
121.3 kWh
Volvo XC60 T5 Polestar Performance
142.1 kWh
121.3 kWh
BMW X3 xDrive30d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
282 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
293 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Volvo XC60 T5 Polestar Performance
BMW X3 xDrive30d
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1378 lb
Maximum Payload
1334 lb
14 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.6 cu ft












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