2023 Volvo XC60 review
The Volvo XC60 is a smart pick at a sharp price, given most of its rivals have been smashed by significant price rises.
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Scott Collie
2022 Volvo XC60 vs 2024 BMW X3 Comparison
Volvo XC60
BMW X3
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2022 Volvo
XC60
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2024 BMW
X3
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How they stack...
CarExpert Rating
Based on the Volvo XC60 PLUS B5 MHEV
Based on the BMW X3 20 xDRIVE
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Driving the family
Luxury
Long distance drivingFuel Efficiency
71L
114 to 568 km
50L - 68L
55 to 721 km
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5 year
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CarExpert's Take
Scott Collie
Contributor
Scott Collie drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Comfortable, spacious cabin
- Represents solid value in 2023
- Entry engine still packs a punch
Misses
- Not as refined as some rivals
- Starting to show its age in places
- Not all that efficient in the real world
Jack Quick
Contributor
Jack Quick drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Quiet and efficient mild-hybrid powertrain
- Flashy interior tech
- Fun and easy to drive
Misses
- Option packs add up quickly
- Fiddly air vent setup
- Lots of glossy piano black finishes
Colours Available
The 2022 Volvo XC60 is available in a total of nine exterior finishes:
- Ice White
- Crystal White*
- Onyx Black*
- Denim Blue*
- Pine Grey*
- Fusion Red*
- Thunder Grey*
- Platinum Grey*
- Silver Dawn*
*Premium finishes cost $1950 extra
The 2023 BMW X3 is available in the following exterior paint colours, depending on the variant.
- Alpine White
- M Carbon Black
- Black Sapphire
- Sophisto Grey Brilliant Effect
- Mineral White (not available on M40i)
- Phytonic Blue
- M Brooklyn Grey
- M Sao Paulo Yellow (M Competition only)
- M Marina Bay Blue (M Competition only)
- M Toronto Red (M Competition only)
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TUR GASOLINE DIR INJ, S/C & T/C MPFI | TURBO CDI, TURBO DIRECT F/INJ, TURBO MPFI | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1969 | 1995 - 2998 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.0L | 2.0L, 3.0L | |
| Cylinders | ||
| TURBO 4, S/C & T/C 4CYL | DIESEL TURBO 4, TURBO 6, DIESEL TURBO 6, TURBO 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 16 - 24 | |
| Power | ||
| 183kW - 233kW | 135kW - 375kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 5400 - 6000 | 4000 - 5950 | |
| Torque | ||
| 350Nm - 420Nm | 300Nm - 650Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1800 - 3000 | 1350 - 2750 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 10.3 - 10.8 | 9.3 - 16.5 | |
