2017 BMW X3 vs 2018 Volvo XC60 - The Car Connection

2017 BMW X3

2018 Volvo XC60

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sDrive28i Sports Activity Vehicle

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
X3 sDrive28i Sports Activity Vehicle	21	28	$37,745	$40,050
X3 xDrive28d Sports Activity Vehicle	N/A	N/A	$40,260	$42,750
X3 xDrive28i Sports Activity Vehicle	21	28	$39,605	$42,050
X3 xDrive35i Sports Activity Vehicle	19	26	$46,025	$48,950

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T5 AWD Inscription

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
XC60 T5 AWD Inscription	22	28	$42,582	$45,300
XC60 T5 AWD Momentum	22	28	$39,010	$41,500
XC60 T5 AWD R-Design	22	28	$42,112	$44,800
XC60 T6 AWD Inscription	21	27	$45,778	$48,700
XC60 T6 AWD Momentum	21	27	$42,206	$44,900
XC60 T6 AWD R-Design	21	27	$45,308	$48,200
XC60 T8 eAWD Plug-In Hybrid Inscription	N/A	N/A	$53,298	$56,700
XC60 T8 eAWD Plug-In Hybrid Momentum	N/A	N/A	$49,726	$52,900
XC60 T8 eAWD Plug-In Hybrid R-Design	N/A	N/A	$52,828	$56,200

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$37,745

$42,582

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$40,050

$45,300

Monthly Payment Estimate

$668 / month

$755 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

6.8

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7.5

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2017 BMW X3 continues its run as one of the best compact luxury SUVs on the market—even in the face of much newer competition.

With the new 2018 XC60, Volvo has cached all the XC90’s good data, and trimmed some fat from its code.

TCC Likes

Good, sedan-style looks
Very efficient interior space
Great powertrain options

Superlative safety equipment
Interior is achingly on-trend
Eager turbo-4 performance

TCC Dislikes

Gets expensive in a hurry
Start-stop should be smoother
Rearview camera is buried in options

Exterior’s a little me-too
Lifeless steering in most modes
Hefty in most editions

Fuel Economy

City

21 mpg

22 mpg

Highway

28 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Small Sport Utility Vehicles 2WD

Small Sport Utility Vehicles 4WD

Interior Dimensions

Front Shoulder Room (in)

57.3

58.2

Second Leg Room (in)

36.5

Front Leg Room (in)

39.9

41.5

Second Head Room (in)

39.1

Second Shoulder Room (in)

56.3

Front Head Room (in)

40.7

Passenger Capacity

Exterior Dimensions

Height, Overall (in)

66.1

65.3

Track Width, Rear (in)

63.4

65.2

Wheelbase (in)

110.6

112.8

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

74.1

74.9

Track Width, Front (in)

62.8

65.1

Min Ground Clearance (in)

8.5

Length, Overall (in)

183.8

184.6

Cargo Area Dimensions

Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³)

27.6

17.8

Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³)

63.3

Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³)

27.6

17.8

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 (in)

37.8

Cargo Box (Area) Height (in)

30.6

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1 (in)

68.8

Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in)

41.5

Brakes

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

12.6

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

13.6

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

17.7

18.5

Steering

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

37.4

Tires

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P245/50VR18

P235/55HR19

Rear Tire Order Code

Front Tire Size

P245/50VR18

P235/55HR19

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

4030

Wheels

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

18 X 8

19 X 7.5

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

18 X 8

19 X 7.5

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Electrical

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

210

180

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

600

Engine

Displacement

2.0 L/122

2.0 L/120

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

240 @ 5000

250 @ 5500

Engine Type

Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4

Intercooled Turbo Regular Unleaded I-4

Fuel System

Gasoline Direct Injection

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

258 @ 1450

258 @ 1500

Engine Order Code

Mileage

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Transmission

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

3.38

3.33

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

2.11

1.95

Trans Type

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.28

1.22

Trans Description Cont. Again

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

0.84

0.81

Reverse Ratio (:1)

3.29

4.01

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

3.14

3.03

Trans Order Code

205

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.67

1.46

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic w/OD

Drivetrain

Rear Wheel Drive

All Wheel

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

First Gear Ratio (:1)

4.71

5.25

Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.67

Summary

Body Style

Sports Activity Vehicle

Sport Utility

Vehicle Name

BMW X3

Volvo XC60

Suspension

Suspension Type - Rear

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Front

Strut

Double Wishbone

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Strut

Double Wishbone

Emissions

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

7.4

Trailering

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

350

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

350

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

3500

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

3500

Maximum Trailering Capacity (lbs)

3500

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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