BMW X3 2006 vs Volvo XC60 2009
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 2.4 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 218 HP | 175 HP | |
| Torque: | 500 NM | 420 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.7 seconds | 10.2 seconds | |
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BMW X3 is more dynamic to drive. BMW X3 engine produces 43 HP more power than Volvo XC60, whereas torque is 80 NM more than Volvo XC60. Thanks to more power BMW X3 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.7 | 6.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.9 l/100km | 6.9 l/100km | |
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The Volvo XC60 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification BMW X3 consumes 0.8 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 120 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW X3 consumes 2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo XC60. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 67 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 870 km in combined cycle | 1010 km in combined cycle | |
| 1040 km on highway | 1250 km on highway | ||
| 750 km with real consumption | 1010 km with real consumption | ||
| Volvo XC60 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | |
| Ground clearance: | 201 mm (7.9 inches) | 230 mm (9.1 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: | 4.57 m | 4.63 m | |
| Width: | 1.85 m | 1.89 m | |
| Height: | 1.67 m | 1.71 m | |
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BMW X3 is smaller. BMW X3 is 6 cm shorter than the Volvo XC60, 4 cm narrower, while the height of BMW X3 is 4 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 480 litres | 495 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1560 litres | 1455 litres | |
| BMW X3 has 15 litres less trunk space than the Volvo XC60. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in BMW X3 (by 105 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12 meters | 11.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW X3 is 0.1 metres more than that of the Volvo XC60. | |||
| Power steering: | Electric power steering | Hydraulic power steering | |
| Electric power steering is simpler, quieter, more fuel-efficient, more configurable and provides additional features such as auto-steering for lane assist and parking. The disadvantages of electric power steering are possible overheating under prolonged load conditions and insufficient feedback (feeling) during steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`355 | 2`505 | |
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| Quality: | above average | high | |
| Volvo XC60 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW X3 has serious deffects in 20 percent more cases than Volvo XC60, so Volvo XC60 quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 6800 | 9400 | |
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