2024 Volvo XC60 vs. BMW X3: Compare Compact Luxury SUVs in Eugene, OR

The 2024 Volvo XC60 is a well-rounded small luxury SUV with refined accommodations, premium amenities, and executive style. It offers a comfortable and upscale cabin, cutting-edge technology, and ample practicality to help you get the most out of every day. It’s also available with multiple powertrain options, including an efficient yet responsive mild-hybrid and a potent plug-in hybrid with exhilarating propulsion and all-electric capability.

While there are numerous compact luxury crossovers on the market, the 2024 Volvo XC60’s well-roundedness makes it an attractive option in a crowded class. And with the automaker’s expert craftsmanship and sophisticated Scandinavian styling, it’s among the segment’s most compelling models. Here’s a look at how it compares in a few key areas to a prominent class competitor, the BMW X3.

2024 Volvo XC60 vs. BMW X3: Performance

The Volvo XC60 and BMW X3 are both powered by turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engines, sending 247 (XC60) or 248 (X3) horsepower and 258 pound-feet of torque to the wheels via an 8-speed automatic transmission. However, the 2024 XC60 comes standard with all-wheel drive, providing enhanced handling and control in various conditions. The BMW X3 has standard rear-wheel drive and offers AWD as an option.

Are you seeking something more potent to power your Creswell commute? The Volvo XC60 Recharge adds a supercharger and a plug-in electric powertrain to its 2.0-liter turbo-four engine, dialing up the performance to 455 horsepower and 523 pound-feet of torque. It’s also impressively efficient. An 18.8-kWh battery helps the Volvo XC60 Recharge achieve an EPA-rated 63 MPGe (miles-per-gallon equivalent).1 And with an estimated 35 miles of pure-electric range,1 it’s a great way to enjoy an EV driving experience switching to 100% battery power. The BMW X3 M40i utilizes a turbocharged 3.0-liter inline-six engine with 382 horsepower and 369 pound-feet of torque. However, it’s less powerful than the XC60 Recharge and far less efficient, achieving an EPA-estimated 23 mpg combined.

2024 Volvo XC60 vs. BMW X3: Accommodations and Features

While the Volvo XC60 and BMW X3 have similarly sized cabins, Cottage Grove families will appreciate the extra personal space in the former. The Volvo XC60 provides more legroom and shoulder room for passengers in both rows. Both luxury SUVs have ample cargo-carrying practicality, with the Volvo XC60 offering a maximum capacity of 63.3 cubic feet and the BMW X3 providing 62.7 cubic feet.

As one expects from a luxury SUV, both models offer many premium amenities to enhance comfort, convenience, and safety. However, the Volvo XC60 includes many standard features that the BMW X3 reserves for optional packages, and a few it doesn’t offer at all. Examples include:

• 12-inch digital instrument panel
• Heated front seats
• Hands-free power liftgate
• Lane-keeping assist
• Rear cross-traffic alert (not offered in the X3)
• Oncoming Lane Mitigation
• Driver Attention Warning
• Road Sign Detection

Test-Drive a New Volvo XC60 near Springfield, OR

Reach out to Volvo Cars Eugene for more information on the 2024 Volvo XC60 and its available configurations, special financing offers, and reservation opportunities. If you’d like to experience the upscale accommodations, premium amenities, and satisfying performance firsthand, we welcome you to schedule a test drive or stop by our Eugene showroom for a look through our new Volvo inventory. We would love to show you around.

1EPA-estimated mpg and mileage figures are provided for comparison purposes only. Actual mileage may vary depending on operating conditions, vehicle maintenance, driving habits, and other factors.