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BMW X3 vs Volvo V60 – Which one offers the better deal?

Compare performance, boot capacity, efficiency and price at a glance.
Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW X3 or Volvo V60?

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

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Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

Volvo V60 has a clearly perceptible advantage in terms of price – it starts at 41600 £, while the BMW X3 costs 51300 £. That’s a price difference of around 9609 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Volvo V60 manages with 2.40 L and is therefore a bit more efficient than the BMW X3 with 2.80 L. The difference is about 0.40 L per 100 km.

As for range, the Volvo V60 performs minimal better – achieving up to 92 km, about 4 km more than the BMW X3.

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Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the Volvo V60 has a slightly edge – offering 455 HP compared to 398 HP. That’s roughly 57 HP more horsepower.

Both models accelerate almost equally fast – 4.60 s from 0 to 100 km/h.

In terms of top speed, the BMW X3 performs evident better – reaching 250 km/h, while the Volvo V60 tops out at 180 km/h. The difference is around 70 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Volvo V60 pulls slight stronger with 709 Nm compared to 670 Nm. That’s about 39 Nm difference.

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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 curb weight, Volvo V60 is slightly lighter – 1734 kg compared to 1930 kg. The difference is around 196 kg.

In terms of boot space, the BMW X3 offers minimal more room – 570 L compared to 519 L. That’s a difference of about 51 L.

In maximum load capacity, the BMW X3 performs a bit better – up to 1700 L, which is about 269 L more than the Volvo V60.

When it comes to payload, BMW X3 to a small extent takes the win – 570 kg compared to 506 kg. That’s a difference of about 64 kg.

Who comes out on top?

Overall, the BMW X3 shows itself to be outperforms in nearly all aspects and secures the title of DriveDuel Champion.
It convinces with the more balanced overall package and proves to be the more versatile choice for everyday use.

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BMW X3

  • Engine Type : Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 197 - 398 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 2.8 - 7.7 L
  • Electric Range : 88 km
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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 V60

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The Volvo V60 blends elegant Scandinavian design with a practical estate layout, making it a composed and sensible choice for buyers who want style without sacrifice. Inside, a serene cabin, clever safety features and a supple ride turn daily commutes and weekend getaways into effortless, grown-up motoring.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
51300 - 72400 £
Price
41600 - 64200 £
Consumption L/100km
2.8 - 7.7 L
Consumption L/100km
2.4 - 6.2 L
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
88 km
Electric Range
92 km
Battery Capacity
19.70 kWh
Battery Capacity
14.70 kWh
co2
64 - 175 g/km
co2
54 - 140 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
50 - 65 L
Fuel tank capacity
60 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1930 - 2140 kg
Curb weight
1734 - 2064 kg
Trunk capacity
460 - 570 L
Trunk capacity
519 L
Length
4755 mm
Length
4778 mm
Width
1920 mm
Width
1850 mm
Height
1660 mm
Height
1432 mm
Max trunk capacity
1600 - 1700 L
Max trunk capacity
1431 L
Payload
570 kg
Payload
466 - 506 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
197 - 398 HP
Power HP
197 - 455 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.6 - 7.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.6 - 7.6 s
Max Speed
215 - 250 km/h
Max Speed
180 km/h
Torque
330 - 670 Nm
Torque
300 - 709 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
145 - 293 kW
Power kW
145 - 335 kW
Engine capacity
1995 - 2998 cm3
Engine capacity
1969 cm3

General
Model Year
2024 - 2025
Model Year
2024 - 2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, E, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, B
Brand
BMW
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Volvo

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What drive types are available for the BMW X3?

The BMW X3 is offered with All-Wheel Drive.

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