Car comparison

BMW X3 (F25 LCI) · Facelift 2014 35ivsVolvo XC60 II 2.0 T6

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

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BMW X3 (F25 LCI) · Facelift 2014

35i

306 hp2979 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSUV2014-2017
VS

Volvo XC60 II

2.0 T6

310 hp1969 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbo + superchargedSUV2017-2018

Comparison overview

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Best choices

BMW X3 (F25 LCI) Facelift 2014 35i

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.6 s
  • Fastest top speed
    245 km/h
    152 mph
  • Highest torque
    400 Nm
    295 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,815 kg
    4,001 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    169 hp/t
    126 kW/t
    5.9 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    550 L
  • Best overall score
    70/100
  • Best performance score
    62/100
  • Best practicality score
    86/100

Volvo XC60 II 2.0 T6

  • Most powerful
    310 hp
    231 kW
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    7.8 L/100 km
    30.2 mpg US
    36.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    9.5 L/100 km
    24.8 mpg US
    29.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.8 L/100 km
    34.6 mpg US
    41.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    181 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    910 km
    566 mi
  • Best economy score
    86/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMWX3 (F25 LCI)Facelift 201435iVolvoXC60 II2.0 T6
Power
306hp228kW
310hp231kW
Torque
400Nm295lb-ft
400Nm295lb-ft
Curb weight
1,815kg4,001lb
1,941kg4,279lb
Gross weight
2,405kg5,302lb
2,450kg5,401lb
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
70.0s99% target: 243 km/h / 151 mph
Calculated
70.3s99% target: 238 km/h / 148 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.6s
5.9s
0-200 km/h
21.9s
Calculated
23.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.3s
Calculated
5.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.3L/100 km28.3mpg US34.0mpg UK
7.8L/100 km30.2mpg US36.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
10.7L/100 km22mpg US26.4mpg UK
9.5L/100 km24.8mpg US29.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.9L/100 km34.1mpg US40.9mpg UK
6.8L/100 km34.6mpg US41.5mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.8s
Calculated
14.1s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
169hp/t126kW/t76hp/1000 lb
Calculated
160hp/t119kW/t72hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
220Nm/t147lb-ft/ton
Calculated
206Nm/t138lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
807km502mi
Calculated
910km566mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,979cc182cu in
1,969cc120cu in
Length
4,657mm183in
4,688mm185in
Width
1,881mm74in
1,902mm75in
Height
1,661mm65in
1,658mm65in
Wheelbase
2,810mm111in
2,865mm113in
Front track
1,594mm63in
1,668mm66in
Rear track
1,610mm63in
1,673mm66in
Ground clearance
204mm8in
216mm9in
Trunk volume
550L
505L
Max trunk volume
1,600L
1,432L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
67L
71L
CO2 emissions
193g/km
181g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

BMW X3 (F25 LCI) Facelift 2014 35iVolvo XC60 II 2.0 T6PowerTorque
  • BMW X3 (F25 LCI) Facelift 2014 35i: Power / Torque
  • Volvo XC60 II 2.0 T6: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMWX3 (F25 LCI)Facelift 201435i5,800-6,400 rpm1,200-5,000 rpm6,650 rpm
VolvoXC60 II2.0 T65,700 rpm2,200-5,100 rpm5,950 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMWX3 (F25 LCI)Facelift 201435iVolvoXC60 II2.0 T6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.3 s
5.6 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.6 s
5.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
21.9 s
23.6 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.3 s
2.3 s
330 ft
101 m
6.0 s
6.1 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.0 s
9.2 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.6 s
11.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.8 s
14.1 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
166 km/h
103 mph
163 km/h
102 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX3 (F25 LCI)Facelift 201435i
306 hp
228 kW
VolvoXC60 II2.0 T6
310 hp
231 kW

Volvo XC60 II 2.0 T6 has 4 hp more than BMW X3 (F25 LCI) Facelift 2014 35i.

The biggest power difference is between BMW X3 (F25 LCI) Facelift 2014 35i and Volvo XC60 II 2.0 T6: 4 hp (3 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX3 (F25 LCI)Facelift 201435i
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
VolvoXC60 II2.0 T6
400 Nm
295 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX3 (F25 LCI)Facelift 201435i
1,815 kg
4,001 lb
VolvoXC60 II2.0 T6
1,941 kg
4,279 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX3 (F25 LCI)Facelift 201435i
245 km/h
152 mph
VolvoXC60 II2.0 T6
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX3 (F25 LCI)Facelift 201435i5.6 s
VolvoXC60 II2.0 T65.9 s

Although Volvo XC60 II 2.0 T6 has more power, BMW X3 (F25 LCI) Facelift 2014 35i is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW X3 (F25 LCI) Facelift 2014 35i and Volvo XC60 II 2.0 T6: 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
BMWX3 (F25 LCI)Facelift 201435i
8.3 L/100 km
28.3 mpg US
34.0 mpg UK
VolvoXC60 II2.0 T6
7.8 L/100 km
30.2 mpg US
36.2 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volvo XC60 II 2.0 T6 and BMW X3 (F25 LCI) Facelift 2014 35i: 0.5 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
BMWX3 (F25 LCI)Facelift 201435i
169 hp/t
126 kW/t
5.9 kg/hp
VolvoXC60 II2.0 T6
160 hp/t
119 kW/t
6.3 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX3 (F25 LCI)Facelift 201435i
807 km
502 mi
VolvoXC60 II2.0 T6
910 km
566 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMWX3 (F25 LCI)Facelift 201435i
306 hp
228 kW
5.6 s
245 km/h
152 mph
VolvoXC60 II2.0 T6
310 hp
231 kW
5.9 s
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 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
BMWX3 (F25 LCI)Facelift 201435i
Power
306 hp
228 kW
0-100 km/h5.6 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 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
VolvoXC60 II2.0 T6
Power
310 hp
231 kW
0-100 km/h5.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
505 L
17.8 cu ft
Length
4,688 mm
184.6 in
Height
1,658 mm
65.3 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
BMWX3 (F25 LCI)Facelift 201435i
Power
306 hp
228 kW
0-100 km/h5.6 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
8.3 L/100 km
28.3 mpg US
34.0 mpg UK
VolvoXC60 II2.0 T6
Power
310 hp
231 kW
0-100 km/h5.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
7.8 L/100 km
30.2 mpg US
36.2 mpg UK

BMW X3 (F25 LCI) Facelift 2014 35i 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
BMWX3 (F25 LCI)Facelift 201435i
8.3 L/100 km
28.3 mpg US
34.0 mpg UK
5.6 s
VolvoXC60 II2.0 T6
7.8 L/100 km
30.2 mpg US
36.2 mpg UK
5.9 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
BMWX3 (F25 LCI)Facelift 201435i
169 hp/t
126 kW/t
5.9 kg/hp
8.3 L/100 km
28.3 mpg US
34.0 mpg UK
VolvoXC60 II2.0 T6
160 hp/t
119 kW/t
6.3 kg/hp
7.8 L/100 km
30.2 mpg US
36.2 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMWX3 (F25 LCI)Facelift 201435iVolvoXC60 II2.0 T6
Power
306 hp
228 kW
310 hp
231 kW
Torque
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.6 s
5.9 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Lightness
1,815 kg
4,001 lb
1,941 kg
4,279 lb
Fuel consumption
8.3 L/100 km
28.3 mpg US
34.0 mpg UK
7.8 L/100 km
30.2 mpg US
36.2 mpg UK
Practicality
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
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
505 L
17.8 cu ft
Length
4,688 mm
184.6 in
Height
1,658 mm
65.3 in
Range score
807 km
502 mi
910 km
566 mi
CO2 score
193 g/km
181 g/km
Trunk score
550 L
19.4 cu ft
505 L
17.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
169 hp/t
126 kW/t
5.9 kg/hp
160 hp/t
119 kW/t
6.3 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleBMW X3 (F25 LCI) Facelift 2014 35iVolvo XC60 II 2.0 T6
Consumption8.3 L/100 km28.3 mpg US34 mpg UK7.8 L/100 km30.2 mpg US36.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km14.53 LC100 km13.65 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi23.38 LC100 mi21.97 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,245 L329 US gal274 UK gal1,170 L309 US gal257 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,179 LC/year2,048 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW X3 (F25 LCI) Facelift 2014 35i

  • Is 126 kg lighter
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 9 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 45 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Highest CO2 emissions

Volvo XC60 II 2.0 T6

  • Has 4 hp more
  • Uses 0.5 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 103 km (64 mi) more estimated range
  • Emits 12 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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