BMW X3 2017 vs Volvo XC60 2017

 
BMW X3
2017 - 2021
Volvo XC60
2017 - 2019
Gearbox: AutomaticAutomatic
Engine: 2.0 Petrol2.0 Petrol
Camshaft drive: Timing chainTiming belt
Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating.

Performance

Power: 184 HP249 HP
Torque: 290 NM350 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 8.3 seconds6.8 seconds
Volvo XC60 is a more dynamic driving.
BMW X3 engine produces 65 HP less power than Volvo XC60, whereas torque is 60 NM less than Volvo XC60. Due to the lower power, BMW X3 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.5 seconds later.

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): no data7.2
Fuel tank capacity: 65 litres60 litres
680 km with real consumption640 km with real consumption

Drive type

Wheel drive type: All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive)

Engines

Average engine lifespan: 320'000 km390'000 km
Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Volvo XC60 engine could be longer.
Engine production duration: 10 years9 years
Engine spread: Installed on at least 6 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 3 sērija, BMW 1 sērija, BMW 2 sērijaInstalled on at least 7 other car models, including Volvo S60, Volvo XC90, Volvo V60, Volvo S90
In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Volvo XC60 might be a better choice in this respect.

Dimensions

Length: 4.71 m4.69 m
Width: 1.89 m2.00 m
Height: 1.68 m1.66 m
BMW X3 is 2 cm longer than the Volvo XC60, 11 cm narrower, while the height of BMW X3 is 2 cm higher.
Trunk capacity: 550 litres505 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
1600 litres1432 litres
BMW X3 has more luggage capacity.
BMW X3 has 45 litres more trunk space than the Volvo XC60. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in BMW X3 (by 168 litres).
Turning diameter: 12 meters11.4 meters
The turning circle of the BMW X3 is 0.6 metres more than that of the Volvo XC60, which means BMW X3 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
Gross weight (kg): 2`3852`470
Safety:
Volvo XC60 scores higher in safety tests. The Volvo XC60 scores significantly higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests.
Quality:
average

average
Volvo XC60 has fewer problems.
According to annual technical inspection data BMW X3 has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than Volvo XC60, so Volvo XC60 quality is probably slightly better
Average price (€): 33 60029 400
Pros and Cons: BMW X3 has
  • timing chain engine
  • roomier boot
Volvo XC60 has
  • timing belt engine
  • more power
  • more dynamic
  • longer expected engine lifespan
  • higher safety
  • better safety assist technologies
  • fewer faults
  • lower price
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