The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo XC60 T5 Polestar Performance Geartronic (18 - 19) vs. BMW X3 xDrive20i (08 - 10)
€ 50,900

€ 35,600

€ 50,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,600
ⓘ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. The Volvo XC60 T5 Polestar Performance is 4.7 inches longer, 1.9 inches wider and 0.6 inches lower than the BMW X3 xDrive20i.
Volvo XC60 T5 Polestar Performance
BMW X3 xDrive20i
65.3
74.9
83.3
65.9
73
78.2
74.9 in
Width
73 in
83.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.2 in
65.3 in
Height
65.9 in
112.8
184.6
110
179.9
184.6 in
Length
179.9 in
112.8 in
Wheelbase
110 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo XC60 T5 Polestar Performance
BMW X3 xDrive20i
3904 lb
Curb Weight
3814 lb
5225 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4850 lb

Weight Difference:
90 lb
2.31 %

General
Volvo XC60 T5 Polestar Performance
BMW X3 xDrive20i
U
Generation
E83
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo XC60 T5 Polestar Performance
BMW X3 xDrive20i
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW N46
B4204T26
Engine Code
N46-B20

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
250 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 6200 rpm
Volvo XC60 T5 Polestar Performance
250 hp
148 hp
BMW X3 xDrive20i
295 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 3750 rpm
Volvo XC60 T5 Polestar Performance
295 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
BMW X3 xDrive20i
Performance
Volvo XC60 T5 Polestar Performance
BMW X3 xDrive20i
130 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec

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

BMW X3 xDrive20i
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15.62 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.77 lb/hp
Volvo XC60 T5 Polestar Performance
15.62 lb/hp
25.77 lb/hp
BMW X3 xDrive20i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo XC60 T5 Polestar Performance
BMW X3 xDrive20i
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Volvo XC60 T5 Polestar Performance
33 mpg
26 mpg
BMW X3 xDrive20i
26 mpg
city
19 mpg
39 mpg
highway
No data
18.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.7 gal
621 mi
Range
462 mi
Volvo XC60 T5 Polestar Performance
621 mi
462 mi
BMW X3 xDrive20i
Environmental Impact
134.5 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).
170.4 kWh
Volvo XC60 T5 Polestar Performance
134.5 kWh
170.4 kWh
BMW X3 xDrive20i
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 4
306 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
346 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo XC60 T5 Polestar Performance
BMW X3 xDrive20i
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1321 lb
Maximum Payload
1036 lb
14.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft









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