2014 BMW X3 vs 2014 Volvo XC60 - The Car Connection

2014 BMW X3

2014 Volvo XC60

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AWD 4-Door xDrive28i

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
X3 AWD 4-Door xDrive28i	21	28	$36,615	$39,800
X3 AWD 4-Door xDrive35i	19	26	$41,310	$44,900

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AWD 4-Door 3.0L

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
XC60 AWD 4-Door 3.0L	17	24	$39,057	$41,550
XC60 AWD 4-Door 3.0L Platinum	17	24	$42,817	$45,550
XC60 AWD 4-Door 3.0L Premier Plus	17	24	$40,279	$42,850
XC60 AWD 4-Door 3.0L R-Design	17	24	$43,052	$45,800
XC60 AWD 4-Door 3.0L R-Design Platinum	17	24	$46,812	$49,800
XC60 AWD 4-Door 3.0L R-Design Premier Plus	17	24	$44,274	$47,100
XC60 AWD 4-Door 3.2L	18	25	$34,639	$36,850
XC60 AWD 4-Door 3.2L PZEV	18	25	$34,639	$36,850
XC60 AWD 4-Door 3.2L Platinum	18	25	$41,313	$43,950
XC60 AWD 4-Door 3.2L Platinum PZEV	18	25	$41,313	$43,950
XC60 AWD 4-Door 3.2L Premier	18	25	$37,553	$39,950
XC60 AWD 4-Door 3.2L Premier PZEV	18	25	$37,553	$39,950
XC60 AWD 4-Door 3.2L Premier Plus	18	25	$38,775	$41,250
XC60 AWD 4-Door 3.2L Premier Plus PZEV	18	25	$38,775	$41,250
XC60 FWD 4-Door 3.2L	18	26	$32,759	$34,850
XC60 FWD 4-Door 3.2L PZEV	18	26	$32,759	$34,850
XC60 FWD 4-Door 3.2L Platinum	18	26	$39,433	$41,950
XC60 FWD 4-Door 3.2L Platinum PZEV	18	26	$39,433	$41,950
XC60 FWD 4-Door 3.2L Premier	18	26	$35,673	$37,950
XC60 FWD 4-Door 3.2L Premier PZEV	18	26	$35,673	$37,950
XC60 FWD 4-Door 3.2L Premier Plus	18	26	$36,895	$39,250
XC60 FWD 4-Door 3.2L Premier Plus PZEV	18	26	$36,895	$39,250

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$36,615

$39,057

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$39,800

$41,550

Monthly Payment Estimate

$663 / month

$693 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

8.2

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8.4

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2014 BMW X3 is one of the sportiest-driving yet most fuel-efficient compact crossovers; and especially if you're not budget-limited you'll almost certainly be happy with its useful technology options and finely detailed cabin.

The 2014 Volvo XC60 keeps in sync with Volvo's reputation for safe, luxurious wagons–just in a taller crossover package.

TCC Likes

Pert, nicely sculpted exterior
Soft, finely detailed cabin
Supportive seats

Firm but comfortable ride
Nicely detailed interior
Strong acceleration (T6)

TCC Dislikes

Expensive options
Start-stop sometimes misses a beat
Noisy idle (28i)

Poor city fuel economy
Tight back seat
Cluttered control layout

Fuel Economy

City

21 mpg

17 mpg

Highway

28 mpg

24 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Small Sport Utility Vehicles 4WD

Interior Dimensions

Second Head Room (in)

39.1

38.1

Second Shoulder Room (in)

55.2

Front Head Room (in)

40.7

Passenger Capacity

Front Shoulder Room (in)

57.3

56.7

Second Leg Room (in)

36.8

36.4

Front Leg Room (in)

39.9

41.2

Passenger Volume (ft³)

98.6

Front Hip Room (in)

54.2

Second Hip Room (in)

53.8

Exterior Dimensions

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

74.1

74.4

Track Width, Front (in)

62.8

64.3

Min Ground Clearance (in)

8.3

9.1

Length, Overall (in)

183

182.2

Height, Overall (in)

65.4

67.4

Track Width, Rear (in)

63.4

62.4

Wheelbase (in)

110.6

109.2

Liftover Height (in)

29.4

Cargo Area Dimensions

Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³)

63.3

67.4

Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³)

27.6

30.8

Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³)

27.6

30.8

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 (in)

38.3

Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in)

44.5

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1 (in)

70.4

Cargo Area Width @ Beltline (in)

45.9

Cargo Box (Area) Height (in)

31.6

Brakes

Brake Type

4-Wheel Disc

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

12.9

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

11.9

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

17.7

18.5

Steering

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

38.4

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Tires

Rear Tire Size

P245/50WR18

P235/60HR18

Rear Tire Order Code

Front Tire Size

P245/50WR18

P235/60HR18

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

Spare Tire Order Code

Trailering

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

350

330

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

350

330

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

3500

3300

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

3500

3300

Maximum Trailering Capacity (lbs)

3500

3300

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

4068

4225

Wheels

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

18 X 8

18 X 7.5

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

18 X 8

18 X 7.5

Electrical

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

210

180

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

600

Engine

Engine Type

Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4

Intercooled Turbo Regular Unleaded I-6

Fuel System

Gasoline Direct Injection

MPI

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

260 @ 1250

325 @ 2100

Engine Order Code

Displacement

2.0 L/122

3.0 L/180

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

240 @ 5000

300 @ 5600

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

Transmission

Trans Order Code

205

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.67

1.16

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic w/OD

Drivetrain

All Wheel

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

0.69

First Gear Ratio (:1)

4.71

4.15

Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.67

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

3.38

3.75

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

2.11

1.56

Trans Type

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.29

0.86

Trans Description Cont. Again

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

0.84

Reverse Ratio (:1)

3.29

3.39

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

3.14

2.37

Summary

Vehicle Name

BMW X3

Volvo XC60

Body Style

Sports Activity Vehicle

Sport Utility

Suspension

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Front

Strut

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Strut

Suspension Type - Rear

Multi-Link

Emissions

Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year

7.5

9.2

Crash Test Ratings

Overall Rating

Overall Frontal Barrier Crash Rating

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Driver

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Passenger

Overall Side Crash Rating

Side Barrier Rating

Side Barrier Rating Driver

Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat

Side Pole Rating Driver Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Rear Seat

Rollover Rating

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