2024 BMW X3 vs. 2025 Volvo XC60 Review

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2024 BMW
X3

MSRP*: $46,900 to $61,900
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2025 Volvo
XC60

MSRP*: $47,050 to $58,100
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MPG - City 21 - 23 MPG 22 MPG
MPG - Hwy 26 - 29 MPG Info not available
Seating Capacity 5 seats 5 seats
Cargo Space 62.7 ft3 63.3 ft3
Engine
  • 248-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 382-hp, 3.0-liter, Straight 6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline/Mild Electric Hybrid)
  • 247-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline/Mild Electric Hybrid)
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive, Rear Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive
Horsepower 248 - 382 hp 247 hp
Towing Capacity Info not available 3,500 lbs
Exterior Length 185.9 in 185.4 in
Exterior Width 74.4 - 74.7 in 78.7 in
Leg Room Front 40.3 in
Rear 36.4 in
Front 41.5 in
Rear 38.0 in
Head Room Front 41.1 in
Rear 39.1 in
Front 38.0 in
Rear 38.0 in

*MSRP and Invoice prices displayed are for educational purposes only, do not reflect the actual selling price of a particular vehicle, and do not include applicable gas taxes or destination charges.

Comparison Review

Comfort
The BMW X3 offers rear passengers about the same room to stretch out as the Volvo XC60, with comparable head- and legroom. The BMW X3 will be popular with taller drivers and passengers in the front seat, due to its greater front head- and legroom than the Volvo XC60.

Convenience
You'll be making about the same number of stops at the gas station with the BMW X3 as you will with the Volvo XC60, as they are both able to travel similar distances on a tank of gas.

Cost
There are a lot of factors to consider when calculating the overall cost of a vehicle. The main consideration is Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP). When looking only at MSRP, the BMW X3 will have less of an impact on your bank account than the Volvo XC60.

Dimensions
Since the BMW X3 is much slimmer than the Volvo XC60, it'll be much easier to find a wide enough space in a crowded parking lot. When looking at overall length, the BMW X3 takes up about the same amount of space in your garage as the Volvo XC60.

Handling
The BMW X3 has a larger turning radius than the Volvo XC60, making it slightly more difficult to maneuver in and out of tight spots.

Performance
In terms of horsepower, it's a virtual tie between the BMW X3 and the Volvo XC60.

Powertrain
With its lower torque engine, the BMW X3 doesn't do as good a job transmitting power to its wheels as the Volvo XC60.

Utility
In terms of seating, you'll be able to fit about the same number of people in both the BMW X3 and the Volvo XC60. You'll be able to fit about the same amount of groceries in the BMW X3 as you will in the Volvo XC60.