7.8
2024 Volvo XC60 review
The Volvo XC60 is a luxurious, comfortable mid-sized SUV, but it's best experienced in cheaper specifications than this range-topper.
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Scott Collie
Volvo XC60 vs BMW X3 Comparison
Volvo XC60
BMW X3
2024 Volvo
XC60
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2024 BMW
X3
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How they stack...
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Based on the Volvo XC60 ULTIMATE B5 BRIGHT MHEV
Based on the BMW X3 sDRIVE20i
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Luxury
Long distance drivingFuel Efficiency
71L
114 to 568 km
50L - 68L
160 to 721 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
5 year
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5 year
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MSRP
$72,990 - $101,990
$76,600 - $178,000
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CarExpert's Take
Scott Collie
Head of Content
Scott Collie drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Quiet, comfortable highway ride
- Solid performance from petrol engine
- Interior technology is (mostly) very good
Misses
- Expensive in Ultimate Bright guise
- Struggles when the road gets twisty
- Petrol engine likes a drink
Scott Collie
Head of Content
Scott Collie drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Practical, spacious interior
- Base engine has just enough go
- Better equipped than old-school base models
Misses
- It's still pricey
- No adaptive cruise control
- Lack of AWD undermines versatility
Standard Features
| Apple CarPlay and Android Auto | ||
| Wireless phone charger | ||
| Powered tailgate | ||
| Rear air vents | ||
| Adaptive cruise control | ||
| Climate control | ||
| Reversing sensors | ||
| Reversing camera | ||
| Autonomous emergency braking | ||
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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Ready To Buy
Specs
| Type | ||
| TUR GASOLINE DIR INJ | TURBO CDI, TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1969 | 1995 - 2998 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.0L | 2.0L, 3.0L | |
| Induction | ||
| TURBO 4 | DIESEL TURBO 4, DIESEL TURBO 6, 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 | |
