Volvo XC60 2017 vs BMW X3 2017
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| 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: | 320 HP | 252 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 350 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.9 seconds | 6.3 seconds | |
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Volvo XC60 is more dynamic to drive. Volvo XC60 engine produces 68 HP more power than BMW X3, whereas torque is 50 NM more than BMW X3. Thanks to more power Volvo XC60 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.7 | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 71 litres | 65 litres | |
| 680 km with real consumption | 690 km with real consumption | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 360'000 km | 320'000 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 years | 11 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Volvo S60, Volvo XC90, Volvo S90, Volvo V90 | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 3 sērija, BMW 1 sērija, BMW 2 sērija | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. BMW X3 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
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`490 | 2`385 | |
| 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 (€): | 27 200 | 29 000 | |
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