The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo XC60 T5 Powershift Geartronic (13 - 13) vs. BMW X3 xDrive30i (08 - 10)

€ 40,500
Volvo XC60 T5 Powershift Geartronic (13 - 13) Volvo XC60 T5
€ 45,200
 BMW X3 xDrive30i (08 - 10) BMW X3 xDrive30i
€ 40,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 45,200

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The Volvo XC60 T5 is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 3 inches longer, 1.5 inches wider and 1.5 inches taller than the BMW X3 xDrive30i.
Volvo XC60 T5
BMW X3 xDrive30i
67.4
Blueprint Volvo XC60 T5 Powershift Geartronic (13 - 13)
74.4
83.5
65.9
Blueprint BMW X3 xDrive30i (08 - 10)
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
Blueprint Volvo XC60 T5 Powershift Geartronic (13 - 13)
109.2
182.8
Blueprint BMW X3 xDrive30i (08 - 10)
110
179.9
182.8 in
Length
179.9 in
109.2 in
Wheelbase
110 in

Vehicle Weight

Volvo XC60 T5
BMW X3 xDrive30i
4034 lb
Curb Weight
4001 lb
5004 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4982 lb
Volvo XC60 T5 Powershift Geartronic (13 - 13)
Weight Difference:
33 lb
0.82 %
BMW X3 xDrive30i (08 - 10)

General

Volvo XC60 T5
BMW X3 xDrive30i
D
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)
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Volvo XC60 T5
BMW X3 xDrive30i
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Series
BMW N52
B4204T7
Engine Code
N52-B30
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
237 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
268 hp
at 6650 rpm
Volvo XC60 T5
237 hp
268 hp
BMW X3 xDrive30i
236 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
232 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
Volvo XC60 T5
236 lb‑ft
232 lb‑ft
BMW X3 xDrive30i

Performance

Volvo XC60 T5
BMW X3 xDrive30i
130 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

371 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo XC60 T5

62 mph 62
mph

328 ft
0.000 sec

BMW X3 xDrive30i

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17.02 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.93 lb/hp
Volvo XC60 T5
17.02 lb/hp
14.93 lb/hp
BMW X3 xDrive30i

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo XC60 T5
BMW X3 xDrive30i
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
25 mpg
Volvo XC60 T5
28 mpg
25 mpg
BMW X3 xDrive30i
21 mpg
city
18 mpg
35 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
512 mi
Range
438 mi
Volvo XC60 T5
512 mi
438 mi
BMW X3 xDrive30i
Environmental Impact
161.1 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).
179.9 kWh
Volvo XC60 T5
161.1 kWh
179.9 kWh
BMW X3 xDrive30i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
319 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
369 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo XC60 T5
BMW X3 xDrive30i
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
970 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
14 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
41.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
44.2 cu ft