BMW X3 vs. Volvo XC60 Recharge
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the BMW X3 and Volvo XC60 Recharge contrasts the two cars across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which car is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of each vehicle model, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and the vehicle's projected lifetime recalls (based on analyzing over 25 billion data points). This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which vehicle represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both the BMW X3 and the Volvo XC60 Recharge.
In comparing the BMW X3's and the Volvo XC60 Recharge's specifications and ratings, the BMW X3 has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars, resale value and interior volume. The Volvo XC60 Recharge has the advantage in the areas of fuel efficiency and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the BMW X3's and the Volvo XC60 Recharge's specifications and ratings, the BMW X3 is a better car than the Volvo XC60 Recharge.
Pricing: A used 2021 BMW X3 ranges from $31,999 to $42,004 while a used 2021 Volvo XC60 Recharge is priced between $36,444 to $49,990.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the BMW X3 loses 52.7 percent of its value and the Volvo XC60 Recharge loses 53 percent of its value. This means the BMW X3 retains 0.3 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Volvo XC60 Recharge.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the BMW X3’s base engine makes 288 horsepower, and the Volvo XC60 Recharge base engine makes 400 horsepower. The X3 is rated to deliver an average of 24 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 373 miles. The XC60 Recharge is rated to deliver an average of 27 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 536 miles. This gives the Volvo XC60 Recharge the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the BMW X3. Both models use electricity, premium unleaded.
Passenger Space Comparison: While both models are hybrid SUVs, the BMW X3 has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front head room and rear head room. The Volvo XC60 Recharge has the advantage in the areas of front shoulder room, front leg room, rear shoulder room, rear leg room, and cargo space.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$49,600
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Hybrid Compact SUVs)
$49,110
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Hybrid Compact SUVs)
$40,160 - $53,500
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$53,500
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Hybrid Compact SUVs)
$49,110
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Hybrid Compact SUVs)
$40,160 - $53,500
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$37,496
Price Range:
$31,999 - $42,004
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Hybrid Compact SUVs)
$38,548
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Hybrid Compact SUVs)
$36,509 - $42,872
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
507
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
49,030
# Good or Great Deals:
127
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$42,872
Price Range:
$36,444 - $49,990
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Hybrid Compact SUVs)
$38,548
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Hybrid Compact SUVs)
$36,509 - $42,872
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
20
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
47,018
# Good or Great Deals:
7
BMW X3 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
7.9 / 10
Reliability:
8.5 / 10
Retained Value:
7.2 / 10
Safety:
Not available
Volvo XC60 Recharge Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
7.2 / 10
Safety:
8.0 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for BMW X3
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
N/A
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
N/A
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Volvo XC60 Recharge
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
N/A
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
N/A
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
17.7
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Hybrid Compact SUVs)
9.4
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Hybrid Compact SUVs)
1 - 17.7
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
5.6
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Hybrid Compact SUVs)
9.4
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Hybrid Compact SUVs)
1 - 17.7
BMW X3 Rankings
Ranking
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3 out of / 29Ranking
3 out of / 27Ranking
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3 out of / 18Ranking
3 out of / 10Ranking
3 out of / 10Ranking
6 out of / 29Ranking
6 out of / 27Ranking
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7 out of / 27Ranking
7 out of / 18Ranking
7 out of / 10Ranking
7 out of / 10Ranking
7 out of / 10Ranking
9 out of / 29Ranking
9 out of / 29Ranking
9 out of / 27Ranking
9 out of / 18Ranking
10 out of / 18Ranking
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13 out of / 29Ranking
15 out of / 29Ranking
15 out of / 27Ranking
16 out of / 18Ranking
16 out of / 18Ranking
19 out of / 27Ranking
20 out of / 27Ranking
21 out of / 29Ranking
22 out of / 29Volvo XC60 Recharge Rankings
Ranking
2 out of / 10Ranking
2 out of / 10Ranking
3 out of / 16Ranking
3 out of / 10Ranking
3 out of / 10Ranking
3 out of / 10Ranking
3 out of / 7Ranking
6 out of / 10Ranking
7 out of / 27Ranking
7 out of / 10Ranking
8 out of / 27Ranking
8 out of / 23Ranking
8 out of / 21Ranking
8 out of / 18Ranking
8 out of / 18Ranking
8 out of / 10Ranking
9 out of / 29Ranking
9 out of / 18Ranking
9 out of / 18Ranking
10 out of / 29Ranking
10 out of / 27Ranking
10 out of / 18Ranking
11 out of / 29Ranking
11 out of / 27Ranking
12 out of / 29Ranking
12 out of / 27Ranking
12 out of / 18Ranking
12 out of / 18Ranking
14 out of / 29Ranking
14 out of / 18Ranking
16 out of / 29Ranking
16 out of / 27Ranking
18 out of / 29Ranking
18 out of / 27Ranking
21 out of / 27Ranking
23 out of / 29Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline, Plug-In Hybrid
Available Drivetrain Options
Plug-In Hybrid
BMW X3 Trim Levels
xDrive30e
Volvo XC60 Recharge Trim Levels
T8 Inscription, T8 Inscription Expression, T8 Polestar Engineered, T8 R-Design
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
4 years
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
4 years
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
288 hp @ 4000 rpm
Torque:
310 foot-lbs @ 1450 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.063 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
400 hp @ 6000 rpm
Torque:
472 foot-lbs @ 2200 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.085 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
21 / 27 / 24
Range (city/hwy):
294 / 373 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Electricity, Premium Unleaded
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
26 / 28 / 27
Range (city/hwy):
499 / 536 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Electricity, Premium Unleaded
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Internet Radio:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Paddle Shifters:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power Lift Gate:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Trailer Hitch:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Automatic Parking:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Roof Rack:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Internet Radio:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Paddle Shifters:
Available
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power Lift Gate:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Trailer Hitch:
Available
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Automatic Parking:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Seats
Standard
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Roof Rack:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Standard
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
Air Suspension:
Available
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
Available
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
41.1 inches
Front Leg Room:
40.3 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
57.6 inches
Rear Head Room:
39.1 inches
Rear Leg Room:
36.4 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
56 inches
Cargo Space:
27.2 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
59.4 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
128.6 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
38 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.5 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
58.2 inches
Rear Head Room:
38 inches
Rear Leg Room:
38 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
56.3 inches
Cargo Space:
37.8 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
63.3 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
120.7 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4586 lbs
Width:
84.2 inches
Height:
66 inches
Length:
185.9 inches
Wheelbase:
112.8 inches
Ground Clearance:
8 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4698 lbs
Width:
83.3 inches
Height:
65.3 inches
Length:
184.6 inches
Wheelbase:
112.8 inches
Ground Clearance:
8.5 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
18.0 x 7.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
225/60R18
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
18.0 x 7.5 inches
Wheel Type:
painted aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
235/60R18
Exterior Colors
Black
Black Sapphire Metallic / Carbon Black Metallic / Jet Black
Blue
Phytonic Blue Metallic
Gray
Dark Graphite Metallic
Silver
Glacier Silver Metallic
White
Alpine White / Mineral White Metallic
Red
Not available
Exterior Colors
Black
Onyx Black Metallic
Blue
Denim Blue Metallic
Gray
Osmium Grey Metallic / Pine Grey Metallic
Silver
Bright Silver Metallic
White
Crystal White Metallic / Ice White
Red
Fusion Red Metallic
Interior Colors
Beige
Canberra Beige/Black / Canberra Beige/Black w/ Contrast Stitching
Black
Black / Black w/ Oyster Contrast Stitching
Brown
Cognac w/ Contrast Stitching
Gray
Oyster w/ Contrast Stitching
White
Not available
Interior Colors
Beige
Not available
Black
Charcoal
Brown
Maroon Brown
Gray
Not available
White
Blonde / Blonde City Weave
