Volvo XC60 2017 vs BMW X3 2017
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 235 HP | 190 HP | |
| Torque: | 480 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.2 seconds | 8 seconds | |
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Volvo XC60 is more dynamic to drive. Volvo XC60 engine produces 45 HP more power than BMW X3, whereas torque is 80 NM more than BMW X3. Thanks to more power Volvo XC60 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.5 | 5.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.6 l/100km | 7.3 l/100km | |
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The BMW X3 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volvo XC60 consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW X3, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volvo XC60 could require 15 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volvo XC60 consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW X3. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 65 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1090 km in combined cycle | 1200 km in combined cycle | |
| 1150 km on highway | 1580 km on highway | ||
| 780 km with real consumption | 890 km with real consumption | ||
| BMW X3 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Ground clearance: | 216 mm (8.5 inches) | 204 mm (8 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. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 330'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Volvo XC90, Volvo S90, Volvo V90, Volvo V90 Cross Country | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 6 sērija, BMW X4 | |
| 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. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The BMW X3 engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.69 m | 4.71 m | |
| Width: | 2.00 m | 1.89 m | |
| Height: | 1.66 m | 1.68 m | |
| Volvo XC60 is 2 cm shorter than the BMW X3, 11 cm wider, while the height of Volvo XC60 is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 505 litres | 550 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1432 litres | 1600 litres | |
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BMW X3 has more luggage space. Volvo XC60 has 45 litres less trunk space than the BMW X3. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in BMW X3 (by 168 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.4 meters | 12 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volvo XC60 is 0.6 metres less than that of the BMW X3, which means Volvo XC60 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`520 | 2`420 | |
| 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 (€): | 29 400 | 33 600 | |
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