BMW X3 2011 vs Volvo XC60 2008
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 3.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 250 HP | 285 HP | |
| Torque: | 560 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.2 seconds | 7.5 seconds | |
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BMW X3 is more dynamic to drive. BMW X3 engine produces 35 HP less power than Volvo XC60, but torque is 160 NM more than Volvo XC60. Despite less power, BMW X3 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.0 | 11.9 | |
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The BMW X3 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. BMW X3 consumes 5.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo XC60, which means that by driving the BMW X3 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 885 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 67 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1110 km in combined cycle | 580 km in combined cycle | |
| 1190 km on highway | 780 km on highway | ||
| BMW X3 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.65 m | 4.63 m | |
| Width: | 1.88 m | 1.89 m | |
| Height: | 1.66 m | 1.71 m | |
| BMW X3 is 2 cm longer than the Volvo XC60, width is practically the same , while the height of BMW X3 is 5 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 550 litres | 495 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1455 litres | |
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BMW X3 has more luggage capacity. BMW X3 has 55 litres more trunk space than the Volvo XC60. | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | 11.9 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 2`440 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | above average | above average | |
| Volvo XC60 has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for BMW X3, so Volvo XC60 quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 12 200 | 9000 | |
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