Volvo XC60 2010 vs BMW X3 2010
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.2 Petrol | 3.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 243 HP | 258 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 NM | 310 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.9 seconds | 6.9 seconds | |
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BMW X3 is a more dynamic driving. Volvo XC60 engine produces 15 HP less power than BMW X3, but torque is 10 NM more than BMW X3. Due to the lower power, Volvo XC60 reaches 100 km/h speed 3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.9 | 9.0 | |
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The BMW X3 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volvo XC60 consumes 0.9 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 135 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 67 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 700 km in combined cycle | 740 km in combined cycle | |
| 920 km on highway | 940 km on highway | ||
| BMW X3 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| BMW X3 2010 3.0 engine: The BMW N52 engine was the first water-cooled engine to feature a composite cylinder block made from a magnesium and aluminum alloy. It was included in Ward’s AutoWorld’s list of the top 10 engines in 2006 and 2007. While it offers many advantages, the ... More about BMW X3 2010 3.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.63 m | 4.65 m | |
| Width: | 1.89 m | 1.88 m | |
| Height: | 1.71 m | 1.66 m | |
| Volvo XC60 is 2 cm shorter than the BMW X3, width is practically the same , while the height of Volvo XC60 is 5 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 495 litres | 550 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
no data | 1600 litres | |
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BMW X3 has more luggage space. Volvo XC60 has 55 litres less trunk space than the BMW X3. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12.1 meters | 11.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volvo XC60 is 0.4 metres more than that of the BMW X3, which means Volvo XC60 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | 2`430 kg | 2`305 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`810 kg | 1`745 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 620 kg | 560 kg | |
| Volvo XC60 load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 10 procentiem more than BMW X3. Therefore, Volvo XC60 is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| 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 (€): | 7600 | 10 000 | |
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