The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo XC60 T5 Polestar Performance Geartronic (15 - 16) vs. BMW X3 3.0si Automatic (06 - 08)
€ 43,400

€ 46,200

€ 43,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 46,200
ⓘ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 3.0si.
Volvo XC60 T5 Polestar Performance
BMW X3 3.0si
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 3.0si
4043 lb
Curb Weight
4057 lb
5523 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5071 lb

Weight Difference:
13 lb
0.32 %

General
Volvo XC60 T5 Polestar Performance
BMW X3 3.0si
D
Generation
E83
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

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

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Volvo XC60 T5 Polestar Performance
BMW X3 3.0si
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW N52
B4204T11
Engine Code
N52-B30

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
250 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
268 hp
at 6650 rpm
Volvo XC60 T5 Polestar Performance
250 hp
268 hp
BMW X3 3.0si
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
232 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
Volvo XC60 T5 Polestar Performance
295 lb‑ft
232 lb‑ft
BMW X3 3.0si
Performance
Volvo XC60 T5 Polestar Performance
BMW X3 3.0si
130 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
7.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec

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

BMW X3 3.0si
▶ REPLAY
16.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.14 lb/hp
Volvo XC60 T5 Polestar Performance
16.17 lb/hp
15.14 lb/hp
BMW X3 3.0si
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo XC60 T5 Polestar Performance
BMW X3 3.0si
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
23 mpg
Volvo XC60 T5 Polestar Performance
35 mpg
23 mpg
BMW X3 3.0si
27 mpg
city
16 mpg
43 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.7 gal
649 mi
Range
404 mi
Volvo XC60 T5 Polestar Performance
649 mi
404 mi
BMW X3 3.0si
Environmental Impact
127 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).
195.2 kWh
Volvo XC60 T5 Polestar Performance
127 kWh
195.2 kWh
BMW X3 3.0si
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
399 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo XC60 T5 Polestar Performance
BMW X3 3.0si
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1479 lb
Maximum Payload
1014 lb
14 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft











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