BMW X3 2021 vs Volvo XC60 2017
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 248 HP | 249 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 350 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | 6.8 seconds | |
| BMW X3 engine produces 1 HP less power than Volvo XC60, the torque is the same for both cars. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.4 | 7.2 | |
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The Volvo XC60 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. BMW X3 consumes 2.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo XC60, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the BMW X3 could require 330 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 65 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 690 km in combined cycle | 830 km in combined cycle | |
| 800 km on highway | 980 km on highway | ||
| Volvo XC60 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | |
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Volvo XC60 2017: This Volvo has Haldex Generation V proactive automatic four-wheel drive. It analyzes input from the ABS and engine control units and can increase pressure on the multi-disc clutch for faster application when needed. During normal driving, the torque split is 100% to the front and no torque to the rear. If wheel spin is detected, torque can be split evenly between the axles (50% to 50%). | |||
| Ground clearance: | 204 mm (8 inches) | 216 mm (8.5 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Volvo XC60 can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.71 m | 4.69 m | |
| Width: | 1.90 m | 2.00 m | |
| Height: | 1.68 m | 1.66 m | |
| BMW X3 is 3 cm longer than the Volvo XC60, 10 cm narrower, while the height of BMW X3 is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 550 litres | 505 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1600 litres | 1432 litres | |
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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 meters | 11.4 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: | 2`360 kg | 2`470 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`850 kg | 1`977 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 510 kg | 493 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 43 600 | 23 400 | |
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