Volvo XC60 2009 vs BMW X3 2010
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.4 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 205 HP | 184 HP | |
| Torque: | 420 NM | 380 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.5 seconds | 8.5 seconds | |
| Volvo XC60 engine produces 21 HP more power than BMW X3, whereas torque is 40 NM more than BMW X3. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.9 | 5.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.3 l/100km | 7.1 l/100km | |
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The BMW X3 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volvo XC60 consumes 1.3 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 195 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volvo XC60 consumes 1.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW X3. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 67 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1010 km in combined cycle | 1190 km in combined cycle | |
| 1250 km on highway | 1340 km on highway | ||
| 840 km with real consumption | 940 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: | 230 mm (9.1 inches) | 212 mm (8.3 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. | |||
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 |
1455 litres | 1600 litres | |
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BMW X3 has more luggage space. Volvo XC60 has 55 litres less trunk space than the BMW X3. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in BMW X3 (by 145 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.9 meters | 11.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volvo XC60 is 0.2 metres more than that of the BMW X3. | |||
| Power steering: | Hydraulic power steering | Electric power steering | |
| Hydraulic power steering is technologically more complex, louder, increases fuel consumption and requires more servicing. It has the advantages of more power, less strain on the car's electrical system and better feedback (feeling) when steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`505 | 2`290 | |
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| Quality: | high | above average | |
| Volvo XC60 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW X3 has serious deffects in 20 percent more cases than Volvo XC60, so Volvo XC60 quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 9400 | 13 200 | |
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