BMW X3 F25 or Volvo XC60 I?

2010–2017 vs 2008–2017 · SUV 5-door vs SUV 5-door

In short

Length: X3 F25 4,657 mm, XC60 I 4,628 mm — a 3 cm difference.
Boot: X3 F25 550 l, XC60 I 495 l.
Lowest consumption: X3 F25 5.1 l/100 km, XC60 I 4.5 l/100 km.
Power: X3 F25 100–230 kW, XC60 I 120–158 kW.
Standard equipment: X3 F25 35 items (Base), XC60 I 37 items (Kinetic).
Neither is listed on Autodrom right now.

BMW X3 F252010–2017 · 12 engines · Base, xLine, M Sport, AdvantageSpecifications →Listings →

Volvo XC60 I2008–2017 · 4 engines · Kinetic, Momentum, Summum, R-DesignSpecifications →Listings →

Only differences

better value

	BMW X3 F252010–2017no listings	Volvo XC60 I2008–2017no listings
Dimensions
Length	Length4,648 mm–4,657 mm	Length4,628 mm
Width	Width1,881 mm	Width1,891 mm
Height	Height1,661 mm–1,678 mm	Height1,713 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,810 mm	Wheelbase2,774 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance212 mm	Ground clearance230 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume550 l	Trunk volume495 l
Curb weight	Curb weight1,660 kg–1,880 kg	Curb weight1,770 kg–1,870 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank67 l	Fuel tank70 l
Engines
Production years	Production years2010–2017	Production years2008–2017
Body type	Body typeSUV 5-door	Body typeSUV 5-door
Number of engines	Number of engines12	Number of engines4
Power	Power100–230 kW (136–313 hp)	Power120–158 kW (163–215 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)2.0–3.0	Displacement (l)2.0–2.4
Fuel	FuelDiesel, Petrol	FuelDiesel
Gearbox	GearboxAutomatic, Manual	GearboxAutomatic, Manual
Drivetrain	DrivetrainAll-wheel (4x4), Rear-wheel	DrivetrainFront-wheel, All-wheel (4x4)
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption5.1 l/100 km · sDrive18d	Lowest consumption4.5 l/100 km · 2.0 D4
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h5.3 s · xDrive35d	Best 0–100 km/h7.8 s · D5 AWD
Top speed	Top speed245 km/h	Top speed220 km/h
Trim levelsBase · Kinetic
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim35 · Base	Items in the base trim37 · Kinetic
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim39 · M Sport	Items in the top trim39 · Momentum
Equipment · Comfort9 · 9
Climate Control, 2-zone	Climate Control, 2-zone✓	Climate Control, 2-zone✓
Rear Air Vents	Rear Air Vents✓	Rear Air Vents✓
Cruise Control	Cruise Control✓	Cruise Control✓
Steering Wheel Height Adjustment	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment—	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓
Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment	Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment—	Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment✓
Front Power Windows	Front Power Windows✓	Front Power Windows✓
Rear Power Windows	Rear Power Windows✓	Rear Power Windows✓
Power Steering	Power Steering✓	Power Steering✓
Start-Stop System	Start-Stop System✓	Start-Stop System—
Multifunction Steering Wheel	Multifunction Steering Wheel✓	Multifunction Steering Wheel—
Power-adjustable mirrors	Power-adjustable mirrors✓	Power-adjustable mirrors✓
Equipment · Interior4 · 5
Fabric	Fabric✓	Fabric✓
Driver's Seat Height Adjustment	Driver's Seat Height Adjustment✓	Driver's Seat Height Adjustment✓
Folding Rear Seat	Folding Rear Seat—	Folding Rear Seat✓
Load Cover	Load Cover✓	Load Cover✓
Front centre armrest	Front centre armrest✓	Front centre armrest✓
Equipment · Multimedia4 · 4
Audio System	Audio System✓	Audio System✓
Bluetooth	Bluetooth✓	Bluetooth—
USB Port	USB Port✓	USB Port✓
12V Socket	12V Socket—	12V Socket✓
AUX input	AUX input✓	AUX input✓
Equipment · Visibility & lights2 · 2
Heated Side Mirrors	Heated Side Mirrors—	Heated Side Mirrors✓
Rain Sensor	Rain Sensor✓	Rain Sensor—
Light Sensor	Light Sensor✓	Light Sensor—
Daytime Running Lights	Daytime Running Lights—	Daytime Running Lights✓
Equipment · Safety10 · 10
Driver's Airbag	Driver's Airbag✓	Driver's Airbag✓
Front Passenger Airbag	Front Passenger Airbag✓	Front Passenger Airbag✓
Front Side Airbags	Front Side Airbags✓	Front Side Airbags✓
Curtain Airbags	Curtain Airbags✓	Curtain Airbags✓
Rear Isofix Mounts	Rear Isofix Mounts✓	Rear Isofix Mounts✓
Traction Control	Traction Control✓	Traction Control✓
Autonomous Emergency Braking	Autonomous Emergency Braking—	Autonomous Emergency Braking✓
Brake assist (BAS)	Brake assist (BAS)✓	Brake assist (BAS)✓
Hill Start Assist	Hill Start Assist✓	Hill Start Assist—
ABS	ABS✓	ABS✓
Electronic Stability Control (ESP)	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓
Equipment · Anti-theft2 · 2
Central Locking	Central Locking✓	Central Locking✓
Immobilizer	Immobilizer✓	Immobilizer✓
Equipment · Exterior4 · 5
Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels✓	Alloy Wheels✓
R17 Wheels	R17 Wheels✓	R17 Wheels✓
Roof Rails	Roof Rails✓	Roof Rails✓
Compact spare wheel	Compact spare wheel—	Compact spare wheel✓
Engine skid plate	Engine skid plate✓	Engine skid plate✓
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Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — BMW X3 F25 or Volvo XC60 I?

Length: BMW X3 F25 4,657 mm, Volvo XC60 I 4,628 mm (a 29 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,810 vs 2,774 mm. Boot: 550 vs 495 l.

Which uses less fuel — BMW X3 F25 or Volvo XC60 I?

The most frugal BMW X3 F25 uses 5.1 l/100 km (sDrive18d); the most frugal Volvo XC60 I 4.5 l/100 km (2.0 D4).

Which is more powerful — BMW X3 F25 or Volvo XC60 I?

The strongest BMW X3 F25 makes 230 kW (313 hp) (xDrive35d); the strongest Volvo XC60 I 158 kW (215 hp) (D5 AWD).

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