BMW X3 is a more dynamic driving. Volvo XC60 engine produces 40 HP less power than BMW X3, whereas torque is 50 NM less than BMW X3. Due to the lower power, Volvo XC60 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.2 seconds later.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
no data
5.4
Fuel tank capacity:
55 litres
65 litres
840 km with real consumption
890 km with real consumption
Drive type
Wheel drive type:
Front wheel drive (FWD)
All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
Dimensions
Length:
4.69 m
4.71 m
Width:
1.90 m
1.89 m
Height:
1.66 m
1.68 m
Both cars are similar in size. Volvo XC60 is 2 cm shorter than the BMW X3, 1 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
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:
no data
12 meters
Gross weight (kg):
2`370
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.
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
