The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo XC60 T5 Polestar Performance Geartronic (15 - 16) vs. BMW X3 xDrive30i Steptronic (17 - ..)

€ 43,400
Volvo XC60 T5 Polestar Performance Geartronic (15 - 16) Volvo XC60 T5 Polestar Performance
€ 53,000
 BMW X3 xDrive30i Steptronic (17 - ..) BMW X3 xDrive30i
€ 43,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 53,000

ⓘ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 T5 Polestar Performance is 2.5 inches shorter and 1.5 inches taller.
Volvo XC60 T5 Polestar Performance
BMW X3 xDrive30i
67.4
Blueprint Volvo XC60 T5 Polestar Performance Geartronic (15 - 16)
74.4
83.5
66
Blueprint BMW X3 xDrive30i Steptronic (17 - ..)
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
Blueprint Volvo XC60 T5 Polestar Performance Geartronic (15 - 16)
109.2
182.8
Blueprint BMW X3 xDrive30i Steptronic (17 - ..)
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 xDrive30i
4043 lb
Curb Weight
3946 lb
5523 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5291 lb
Volvo XC60 T5 Polestar Performance Geartronic (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
97 lb
2.4 %
BMW X3 xDrive30i Steptronic (17 - ..)

General

Volvo XC60 T5 Polestar Performance
BMW X3 xDrive30i
D
Generation
G01
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Volvo XC60 T5 Polestar Performance
BMW X3 xDrive30i
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW B48
B4204T11
Engine Code
B48-B20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
250 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
249 hp
at 5200 rpm
Volvo XC60 T5 Polestar Performance
250 hp
249 hp
BMW X3 xDrive30i
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1450 rpm
Volvo XC60 T5 Polestar Performance
295 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
BMW X3 xDrive30i

Performance

Volvo XC60 T5 Polestar Performance
BMW X3 xDrive30i
130 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
7.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

325 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo XC60 T5 Polestar Performance

62 mph 62
mph

289 ft
0.000 sec

BMW X3 xDrive30i

▶ REPLAY
16.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.85 lb/hp
Volvo XC60 T5 Polestar Performance
16.17 lb/hp
15.85 lb/hp
BMW X3 xDrive30i

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo XC60 T5 Polestar Performance
BMW X3 xDrive30i
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Volvo XC60 T5 Polestar Performance
35 mpg
33 mpg
BMW X3 xDrive30i
27 mpg
city
28 mpg
43 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
649 mi
Range
561 mi
Volvo XC60 T5 Polestar Performance
649 mi
561 mi
BMW X3 xDrive30i
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).
136.5 kWh
Volvo XC60 T5 Polestar Performance
127 kWh
136.5 kWh
BMW X3 xDrive30i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP)
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
330 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Volvo XC60 T5 Polestar Performance
BMW X3 xDrive30i
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1479 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