2019 Volvo XC60 vs. 2019 BMW X3

Price

Featuring a lower price tag than X3, the XC60 proves that you don't have to pay top dollar for luxury features:

• 2019 Volvo XC60: MSRP beginning at $39,800
• 2019 BMW X3: MSRP beginning at $41,000

Performance

With the higher cost, San Antonio car buyers might be lead to believe that the BMW X3 would offer the better performance specs. Yet, when you compare the Volvo XC60 and BMW X3, you see that simply isn't true.

• 2019 Volvo XC60: The entry-level trim of the XC60 offers 250 hp and 258 lb-ft of torque produced by a T5 2.0 turbo 4 cylinder engine. Hit the top-of-the-line T8 eAWD Plug-in Hybrid R-Design configuration and drivers can expect an exciting 400 hp and 472 lb-ft of torque from a T8 2.0 DOHC 4 cylinder Hybrid engine.
• 2019 BMW X3: The entry-level trim of the X3 provides 248 hp and 258 lb-ft of torque created by the s/xDrive30i 2.0 turbo 4 cylinder engine. Reach to the top of the lineup and the power discrepancy grows with the X3 M40i 3.0 turbo 6 cylinder engine topping out with 355 hp and 369 lb-ft of torque.

Cargo and Passenger Space

Compare the 2019 Volvo XC60 and BMW X3 interiors and drivers will find the XC60 offers more space for a comfortable ride in Austin. The XC60 boasts more space with 1.2 inches more front legroom, 0.6 inches more front shoulder room, 1.6 inches more rear legroom and 0.3 inches more rear shoulder room than the BMW X3. In addition, the XC60 provides 30.2 cubic feet of dedicated cargo space compared to the 28.7 cubic feet delivered by the X3.