2023 Volvo XC60 vs. 2023 BMW X3: The Volvo XC60 is Still Ahead of the X3

The Volvo XC60 has always stood out in its segment for its impressive styling, and of course its advanced safety technology. The XC60 also delivers impressive comfort and refinement. And with the improvements made this year to the available plug-in hybrid powertrain, the XC60 also offers exceptional efficiency.

Here, we compare the 2023 Volvo XC60 with the 2023 BMW X3.

The Volvo XC60 is much more efficient

Not only does the 2023 Volvo XC60 offer the most powerful base powertrain in this comparison, it is also more efficient. The base Volvo XC60 uses a 2.0-litre, four-cylinder turbocharged engine with an output of 246 horsepower plus an available mild hybrid system that adds an extra 13 hp. It is more powerful than the X3’s base engine, which is also a 2.0-litre turbocharged engine which only outputs 248 horsepower.

That said, the XC60 also offers the B6 engine which comes with an impressive 295 horsepower and 310 pound-feet of torque. You won’t pay more than what you would be pay for an equivalent X3 model, but you will have nearly 50 extra horsepower and just about as much extra torque.

In terms of efficiency, the XC60’s plug-in hybrid model, the XC60 Recharge, moves ahead of the X3. It delivers an outstanding 455 horsepower and It can drive for 58 kilometres without using a single drop of gas. The BMW X3’s plug-in hybrid is less powerful at only 288 horsepower. Also, the range is only at 29 kilometres and the city fuel consumption is higher with a rating of 11.0 L/100 km.

The Volvo XC60 is more technological and more affordable

The Volvo XC60 has a lot more to offer than the BMW X3. Yet, it is still more accessible. The 2023 Volvo XC60 has a lower starting price than the X3, and it also offers better financing and leasing terms.

The value the XC60 provides is second to none. Thanks to its new infotainment system with Google Built-in technology, the XC60 gives you access to popular apps that you are used to using, such as Google Maps and Google Assistant. You can use voice commands to interact with the system as well.

Give us a call today to learn more about how the 2023 Volvo XC60 compares to the 2023 BMW X3.