Volvo XC60 2013 vs BMW X3 2010
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.4 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 181 HP | 184 HP | |
| Torque: | 420 NM | 380 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.9 seconds | 8.5 seconds | |
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BMW X3 is a more dynamic driving. Volvo XC60 engine produces 3 HP less power than BMW X3, but torque is 40 NM more than BMW X3. Due to the lower power, Volvo XC60 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.4 | 5.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.3 l/100km | 7.4 l/100km | |
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By specification Volvo XC60 consumes 0.8 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 120 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Volvo XC60 consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW X3. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 67 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1090 km in combined cycle | 1190 km in combined cycle | |
| 1320 km on highway | 1260 km on highway | ||
| 950 km with real consumption | 900 km with real consumption | ||
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. | |||
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Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.64 m | 4.65 m | |
| Width: | 1.89 m | 1.88 m | |
| Height: | 1.71 m | 1.66 m | |
| Volvo XC60 and BMW X3 are practically the same length. | |||
| 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: | 11.7 meters | 11.7 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`270 | 2`300 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | average | |
| Volvo XC60 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW X3 has serious deffects in 30 percent more cases than Volvo XC60, so Volvo XC60 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 15 400 | 12 200 | |
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