BMW X3 vs. Volvo XC70
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the BMW X3 and Volvo XC70 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 XC70.
When comparing the BMW X3's and the Volvo XC70's specifications and ratings, the BMW X3 has the advantage in the area of typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars. The Volvo XC70 has the advantage in the areas of fuel efficiency and interior volume. The BMW X3 and Volvo XC70 have the same base engine power. Based on this comparison of the BMW X3's and the Volvo XC70's specifications and ratings, the Volvo XC70 is a better car than the BMW X3.
Pricing: A used 2016 BMW X3 ranges from $8,995 to $19,990 while a used 2016 Volvo XC70 is priced between $10,497 to $23,083.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the base engine of both the BMW X3 and the Volvo XC70 makes 240 horsepower. The X3 is rated to deliver an average of 24 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 496 miles. The XC70 is rated to deliver an average of 26 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 574 miles. This gives the Volvo XC70 the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the BMW X3. Both models use gasoline.
Passenger Space Comparison: The Volvo XC70 has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front shoulder room, front leg room, rear shoulder room, and cargo space. The BMW X3, a crossover/compact SUV, has the advantage in the areas of front head room, rear head room and rear leg room.
Safety Ratings: The BMW X3 has an average safety rating of 4.90 out of 5 Stars based on NHTSA's crash test ratings.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
38950
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
40123
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
33260 - 53300
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
37100
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
N/A
Category Starting MSRP Range:
N/A
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
13911
Price Range:
8995 - 19990
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
15622
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
12256 - 22098
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
204
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
100434
# Good or Great Deals:
70
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
16380
Price Range:
10497 - 23083
Category Avg Price:
N/A
Category Avg Price Range:
N/A
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
41
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
101576
# Good or Great Deals:
10
BMW X3 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.4 / 10
Reliability:
7.7 / 10
Retained Value:
7.5 / 10
Safety:
9.9 / 10
Volvo XC70 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
Not available
Safety:
Not available
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for BMW X3
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
3.0
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
5.8
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
1.5 - 7.3
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
0.065
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Volvo XC70
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
2.1
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
N/A
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
N/A
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
0.163
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
9.231354841931093
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
2.9
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
0.9 - 12.6
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
2.4403102150988993
Typical Category Recalls:
N/A
Category Range for Recalls:
N/A
BMW X3 Rankings
Ranking
2 out of / 28Ranking
2 out of / 28Ranking
3 out of / 70Ranking
3 out of / 15Ranking
3 out of / 7Ranking
4 out of / 28Ranking
4 out of / 28Ranking
4 out of / 28Ranking
4 out of / 28Ranking
4 out of / 7Ranking
5 out of / 70Ranking
5 out of / 28Ranking
6 out of / 70Ranking
7 out of / 28Ranking
7 out of / 26Ranking
7 out of / 15Ranking
9 out of / 28Ranking
10 out of / 70Ranking
10 out of / 28Ranking
13 out of / 70Ranking
14 out of / 70Ranking
16 out of / 28Ranking
16 out of / 26Ranking
19 out of / 70Ranking
20 out of / 28Ranking
21 out of / 70Ranking
22 out of / 70Ranking
24 out of / 70Ranking
26 out of / 70Ranking
28 out of / 62Ranking
34 out of / 70Ranking
49 out of / 70Volvo XC70 Rankings
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Body Styles
Wagon
Available Drivetrain Options
Diesel, Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
BMW X3 Trim Levels
sDrive28i, xDrive28d, xDrive28i, xDrive35i
Volvo XC70 Trim Levels
T5, T5 Classic Platinum, T5 Classic Premier, T5 Drive-E, T5 Drive-E Classic Platinum, T5 Drive-E Classic Premier, T5 Drive-E Platinum, T5 Drive-E Premier, T5 Platinum, T5 Premier
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):
4.90 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
240 hp @ 5000 rpm
Torque:
260 foot-lbs @ 4800 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.060 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
3500 lbs
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
240 hp @ 5600 rpm
Torque:
258 foot-lbs @ 1500 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.063 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:
RWD / AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
21 / 28 / 24
Range (city/hwy):
372 / 496 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD / AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
23 / 31 / 26
Range (city/hwy):
426 / 574 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Power Lift Gate:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Trailer Hitch:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Automatic Parking:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Paddle Shifters:
Available
Parking Sensors:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Navigation System:
Standard
Power Lift Gate:
Available
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Trailer Hitch:
Available
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Heated Seats
Standard
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Parking Sensors:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
Available
Wifi:
Standard
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Safety Features
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Backup camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Backup camera:
Available
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Available
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Available
Forward Collision Warning:
Available
Lane Departure Warning:
Available
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
40.7 inches
Front Leg Room:
39.9 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
57.3 inches
Rear Head Room:
39.1 inches
Rear Leg Room:
36.5 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
56 inches
Cargo Space:
27.6 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
63.3 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 3rd-row seat folded down:
Not applicable
Overall Interior Volume:
117.7 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
38.8 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.9 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
57.4 inches
Rear Head Room:
38.6 inches
Rear Leg Room:
34.6 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
56.5 inches
Cargo Space:
33.3 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
72.1 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 3rd-row seat folded down:
Not applicable
Overall Interior Volume:
130.9 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4030 lbs
Width:
82.2 inches
Height:
66.1 inches
Length:
183.8 inches
Wheelbase:
110.6 inches
Ground Clearance:
8 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3792 lbs
Width:
73.9 inches
Height:
63.1 inches
Length:
190.5 inches
Wheelbase:
110.8 inches
Ground Clearance:
8.3 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
18.0 x 8.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
245/50R18
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
18.0 x 7.5 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
235/50R18
Exterior Colors
Black
Black Sapphire Metallic / Carbon Black Metallic / Jet Black
Blue
Deep Sea Blue Metallic
Brown
Sparkling Brown Metallic
Gray
Mineral Silver Metallic / Space Gray Metallic
Red
Melbourne Red Metallic
Silver
Glacier Silver Metallic
White
Alpine White / Mineral White Metallic
Green
Not available
Exterior Colors
Black
Black Stone / Onyx Black Metallic
Blue
Magic Blue Metallic
Brown
Twilight Bronze Metallic
Gray
Bright Silver Metallic
Red
Rich Java Metallic
Silver
Not available
White
Crystal White Pearl Metallic / Ice White
Green
Seashell Metallic
Interior Colors
Beige
Beige / Beige/Black / Sand Beige / Sand Beige/Black
Black
Black
Brown
Mocha / Saddle Brown
Gray
Ivory White
White
Oyster
Interior Colors
Beige
Not available
Black
Off Black
Brown
Not available
Gray
Not available
White
Not available
