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BMW X3 vs Volvo EX60 comparison

Compare performance (398 HP vs 680 HP), boot space and price (51,300 £ vs 54,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW X3 or Volvo EX60?

BMW X3 vs Volvo EX60: Key differences

BMW X3

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  • marginally cheaper
  • a bit lighter
  • very slightly more trunk space

Volvo EX60

  • substantially more power
  • considerably more electric range
  • moderately quicker 0–100 km/h

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

X3

Costs and Efficiency:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

BMW X3 is marginally cheaper – starting at 51,300 £ , while the Volvo EX60 costs 54,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 2,734 £.

As for electric range, the Volvo EX60 offers considerably more range – reaching up to 810 km, about 722 km more than the BMW X3.

EX60

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the Volvo EX60 offers substantially more power – delivering 680 HP compared to 398 HP. That’s roughly 282 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Volvo EX60 is moderately quicker – completing the sprint in 3.9 s, while the BMW X3 takes 4.6 s. That’s about 0.7 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Volvo EX60 delivers moderately more torque with 790 Nm compared to 670 Nm. That’s about 120 Nm more.

X3

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, BMW X3 is a bit lighter – 1,930 kg compared to 2,190 kg. The difference is around 260 kg.

Looking at boot space, the BMW X3 offers very slightly more boot space – 570 L compared to 523 L. That’s a difference of about 47 L.

When it comes to payload, the BMW X3 carries moderately more – 570 kg compared to 460 kg. That’s a difference of about 110 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Volvo EX60 stands well ahead of its rival in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.

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EX60

Volvo EX60

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 374 - 680 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 14.7 - 16.2 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 620 - 810 km
BMW X3
Volvo EX60

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BMW X3

The BMW X3 mixes Bavarian poise with everyday practicality, delivering a composed ride and a cabin that feels both premium and lived-in. It’s the sort of SUV that lets you enjoy sporty handling without sacrificing family-friendly space, so you get fun and sense in one neat package.

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Volvo EX60

The Volvo EX60 arrives as a sleek, family-friendly electric SUV that blends Scandinavian restraint with a surprising dash of personality, wrapping a calm, premium cabin around practical everyday usability. It’s aimed at buyers who prize safety and comfort but still want a car that rewards an enthusiastic drive, proving that sensible can be quietly fun.

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BMW X3
Volvo EX60

Costs and Consumption

Price
51,300 - 72,400 £
Price
54,000 - 70,100 £
Consumption L/100km
2.8 - 7.7 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
14.7 - 16.2 kWh/100km
Electric Range
88 km
Electric Range
620 - 810 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
64 - 175 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
60 - 65 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,930 - 2,140 kg
Curb weight
2,190 - 2,425 kg
Trunk capacity
460 - 570 L
Trunk capacity
523 L
Length
4,755 mm
Length
-
Width
1,920 mm
Width
1,899 mm
Height
1,660 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
1,700 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
570 kg
Payload
435 - 460 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
197 - 398 HP
Power HP
374 - 680 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.6 - 7.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.9 - 5.9 s
Max Speed
215 - 250 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
330 - 670 Nm
Torque
480 - 790 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
145 - 293 kW
Power kW
275 - 500 kW
Engine capacity
1,995 - 2,998 cm3
Engine capacity
-

General

Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2,026 - 2,027
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, E, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
BMW
Brand
Volvo
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