Car comparison

Volvo XC90 II 2.0 D5vsBMW X3 (F25 LCI) · Facelift 2014 20d

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Volvo XC90 II

2.0 D5

225 hp1969 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTwin-turboSUV2015-2016
VS

BMW X3 (F25 LCI) · Facelift 2014

20d

190 hp1995 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSUV2014-2017

Comparison overview

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

Best choices

BMW X3 (F25 LCI) Facelift 2014 20d

  • Lightest
    1,745 kg
    3,847 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    109 hp/t
    81 kW/t
    9.2 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.2 L/100 km
    45.2 mpg US
    54.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    5.7 L/100 km
    41.3 mpg US
    49.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.0 L/100 km
    47.0 mpg US
    56.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    138 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    1,288 km
    801 mi
  • Largest trunk
    550 L
  • Best economy score
    93/100
  • Best practicality score
    86/100

Volvo XC90 II 2.0 D5

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.8 s
  • Fastest top speed
    220 km/h
    137 mph
  • Most powerful
    225 hp
    168 kW
  • Highest torque
    470 Nm
    347 lb-ft
  • Best overall score
    60/100
  • Best performance score
    51/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolvoXC90 II2.0 D5BMWX3 (F25 LCI)Facelift 201420d
Power
225hp168kW
190hp142kW
Torque
470Nm347lb-ft
400Nm295lb-ft
Curb weight
2,078kg4,581lb
1,745kg3,847lb
Gross weight
2,750kg6,063lb
2,365kg5,214lb
Top speed
220 km/h
137 mph
210 km/h
130 mph
To 99% top speed
97.2s99% target: 218 km/h / 135 mph
Calculated
86.1s99% target: 208 km/h / 129 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.8s
8.1s
0-200 km/h
43.2s
Calculated
52.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.4s
Calculated
7.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.8L/100 km40.6mpg US48.7mpg UK
5.2L/100 km45.2mpg US54.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
6.4L/100 km36.8mpg US44.1mpg UK
5.7L/100 km41.3mpg US49.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.5L/100 km42.8mpg US51.4mpg UK
5L/100 km47mpg US56.5mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.7s
Calculated
15.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
108hp/t81kW/t49hp/1000 lb
Calculated
109hp/t81kW/t49hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
226Nm/t151lb-ft/ton
Calculated
229Nm/t153lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,224km761mi
Calculated
1,288km801mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,969cc120cu in
1,995cc122cu in
Length
4,950mm195in
4,657mm183in
Width
1,923mm76in
1,881mm74in
Height
1,776mm70in
1,661mm65in
Wheelbase
2,984mm117in
2,810mm111in
Front track
1,676mm66in
1,616mm64in
Rear track
1,679mm66in
1,632mm64in
Ground clearance
238mm9in
204mm8in
Trunk volume
368L
550L
Max trunk volume
1,886L
1,600L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
71L
67L
CO2 emissions
152g/km
138g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Volvo XC90 II 2.0 D5BMW X3 (F25 LCI) Facelift 2014 20dPowerTorque
  • Volvo XC90 II 2.0 D5: Power / Torque
  • BMW X3 (F25 LCI) Facelift 2014 20d: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolvoXC90 II2.0 D54,250 rpm1,750-2,500 rpm4,500 rpm
BMWX3 (F25 LCI)Facelift 201420d4,000 rpm1,750-2,250 rpm4,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolvoXC90 II2.0 D5BMWX3 (F25 LCI)Facelift 201420d
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.4 s
7.6 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.8 s
8.1 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
43.2 s
52.3 s
Top speed
220 km/h
137 mph
210 km/h
130 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.7 s
6.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.1 s
10.3 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.1 s
13.3 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.7 s
15.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
144 km/h
89 mph
142 km/h
88 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoXC90 II2.0 D5
225 hp
168 kW
BMWX3 (F25 LCI)Facelift 201420d
190 hp
142 kW

Volvo XC90 II 2.0 D5 has 35 hp more than BMW X3 (F25 LCI) Facelift 2014 20d.

The biggest power difference is between BMW X3 (F25 LCI) Facelift 2014 20d and Volvo XC90 II 2.0 D5: 35 hp (26 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoXC90 II2.0 D5
470 Nm
347 lb-ft
BMWX3 (F25 LCI)Facelift 201420d
400 Nm
295 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoXC90 II2.0 D5
2,078 kg
4,581 lb
BMWX3 (F25 LCI)Facelift 201420d
1,745 kg
3,847 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoXC90 II2.0 D5
220 km/h
137 mph
BMWX3 (F25 LCI)Facelift 201420d
210 km/h
130 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoXC90 II2.0 D57.8 s
BMWX3 (F25 LCI)Facelift 201420d8.1 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volvo XC90 II 2.0 D5 and BMW X3 (F25 LCI) Facelift 2014 20d: 0.3 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoXC90 II2.0 D5
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
BMWX3 (F25 LCI)Facelift 201420d
5.2 L/100 km
45.2 mpg US
54.3 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW X3 (F25 LCI) Facelift 2014 20d and Volvo XC90 II 2.0 D5: 0.6 L/100 km.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoXC90 II2.0 D5
108 hp/t
81 kW/t
9.2 kg/hp
BMWX3 (F25 LCI)Facelift 201420d
109 hp/t
81 kW/t
9.2 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoXC90 II2.0 D5
1,224 km
761 mi
BMWX3 (F25 LCI)Facelift 201420d
1,288 km
801 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolvoXC90 II2.0 D5
225 hp
168 kW
7.8 s
220 km/h
137 mph
BMWX3 (F25 LCI)Facelift 201420d
190 hp
142 kW
8.1 s
210 km/h
130 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
VolvoXC90 II2.0 D5
Power
225 hp
168 kW
0-100 km/h7.8 s
Top speed
220 km/h
137 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
368 L
13.0 cu ft
Length
4,950 mm
194.9 in
Height
1,776 mm
69.9 in
BMWX3 (F25 LCI)Facelift 201420d
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h8.1 s
Top speed
210 km/h
130 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
550 L
19.4 cu ft
Length
4,657 mm
183.3 in
Height
1,661 mm
65.4 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
VolvoXC90 II2.0 D5
Power
225 hp
168 kW
0-100 km/h7.8 s
Top speed
220 km/h
137 mph
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
BMWX3 (F25 LCI)Facelift 201420d
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h8.1 s
Top speed
210 km/h
130 mph
5.2 L/100 km
45.2 mpg US
54.3 mpg UK

Volvo XC90 II 2.0 D5 is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
VolvoXC90 II2.0 D5
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
7.8 s
BMWX3 (F25 LCI)Facelift 201420d
5.2 L/100 km
45.2 mpg US
54.3 mpg UK
8.1 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
VolvoXC90 II2.0 D5
108 hp/t
81 kW/t
9.2 kg/hp
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
BMWX3 (F25 LCI)Facelift 201420d
109 hp/t
81 kW/t
9.2 kg/hp
5.2 L/100 km
45.2 mpg US
54.3 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolvoXC90 II2.0 D5BMWX3 (F25 LCI)Facelift 201420d
Power
225 hp
168 kW
190 hp
142 kW
Torque
470 Nm
347 lb-ft
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.8 s
8.1 s
Top speed
220 km/h
137 mph
210 km/h
130 mph
Lightness
2,078 kg
4,581 lb
1,745 kg
3,847 lb
Fuel consumption
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
5.2 L/100 km
45.2 mpg US
54.3 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
368 L
13.0 cu ft
Length
4,950 mm
194.9 in
Height
1,776 mm
69.9 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
550 L
19.4 cu ft
Length
4,657 mm
183.3 in
Height
1,661 mm
65.4 in
Range score
1,224 km
761 mi
1,288 km
801 mi
CO2 score
152 g/km
138 g/km
Trunk score
368 L
13.0 cu ft
550 L
19.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
108 hp/t
81 kW/t
9.2 kg/hp
109 hp/t
81 kW/t
9.2 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleVolvo XC90 II 2.0 D5BMW X3 (F25 LCI) Facelift 2014 20d
Consumption5.8 L/100 km40.6 mpg US48.7 mpg UK5.2 L/100 km45.2 mpg US54.3 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km10.15 LC100 km9.10 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi16.33 LC100 mi14.65 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used870 L230 US gal191 UK gal780 L206 US gal172 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,523 LC/year1,365 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volvo XC90 II 2.0 D5

  • Has 35 hp more
  • Has 70 Nm more
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 10 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk
  • Highest CO2 emissions

BMW X3 (F25 LCI) Facelift 2014 20d

  • Is 333 kg lighter
  • Uses 0.6 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 1 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 64 km (40 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 182 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 14 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed

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