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Volvo XC60 vs BMW 3 Series Touring comparison
Compare performance (406 HP vs 530 HP), boot space and price (58,300 £ vs 41,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Volvo XC60 or BMW 3 Series Touring?
Volvo XC60 vs BMW 3 Series Touring: Key differences
XC60
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.
BMW 3 Series Touring is considerably cheaper – starting at 41,100 £ , while the Volvo XC60 costs 58,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 17,220 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Volvo XC60 uses 1.6 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the BMW 3 Series Touring with 2.5 L/100km. The difference is about 0.9 L/100km.
As for electric range, the BMW 3 Series Touring offers somewhat more range – reaching up to 97 km, about 18 km more than the Volvo XC60.
3 Series Touring
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 BMW 3 Series Touring offers clearly more power – delivering 530 HP compared to 406 HP. That’s roughly 124 HP more horsepower.
When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW 3 Series Touring is visibly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.6 s, while the Volvo XC60 takes 4.9 s. That’s about 1.3 s quicker.
There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW 3 Series Touring delivers only slightly more torque with 700 Nm compared to 669 Nm. That’s about 31 Nm more.
XC60
Space and Everyday Use:
Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.
Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.
In terms of curb weight, BMW 3 Series Touring is visibly lighter – 1,650 kg compared to 2,150 kg. The difference is around 500 kg.
When it comes to payload, the BMW 3 Series Touring carries only slightly more – 520 kg compared to 510 kg. That’s a difference of about 10 kg.
Who wins the race in the data check?
The BMW 3 Series Touring is clearly superior overall 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.
from £41,100
BMW 3 Series Touring
Volvo XC60
BMW 3 Series Touring
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Volvo XC60
The Volvo XC60 blends Scandinavian elegance with a strong focus on occupant safety, delivering a calm, composed ride and a well-crafted, user-friendly cabin. It’s a practical yet premium compact SUV that balances comfort with confident road manners, ideal for buyers who value refinement and everyday usability.
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BMW 3 Series Touring
The BMW 3 Series Touring blends sporting poise with everyday practicality, wrapping sharp handling and a premium cabin into a wagon that actually makes errands feel enjoyable. It’s the kind of car that hides a family-hauler’s sense of duty beneath a driver's-car attitude — useful, classy, and just cheeky enough to make you smile on the open road.
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Volvo XC60
BMW 3 Series Touring
Costs and Consumption |
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Price
58,300 - 71,400 £
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Price
41,100 - 93,300 £
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Consumption L/100km
1.6 L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
2.5 - 10.3 L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Electric Range
79 km
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Electric Range
91 - 97 km
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Battery Capacity
-
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Battery Capacity
-
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co2
59 g/km
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co2
57 - 233 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
SUV
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Body Type
Estate
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Seats
5
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Seats
5
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Doors
-
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Doors
-
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Curb weight
2,150 kg
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Curb weight
1,650 - 2,025 kg
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Trunk capacity
-
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Trunk capacity
410 - 500 L
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Length
-
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Length
-
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Width
1,902 mm
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Width
1,827 - 1,903 mm
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Height
-
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Height
-
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Payload
510 kg
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Payload
430 - 520 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid
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Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
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Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
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Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
335 - 406 HP
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Power HP
150 - 530 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.9 - 5.7 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.6 - 8.8 s
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Max Speed
-
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Max Speed
-
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Torque
589 - 669 Nm
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Torque
250 - 700 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
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Power kW
247 - 299 kW
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Power kW
110 - 390 kW
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Engine capacity
1,969 cm3
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Engine capacity
1,995 - 2,998 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2026
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Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
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CO2 Efficiency Class
B
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CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, F, G, B
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Brand
Volvo
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Brand
BMW
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