BMW X3 vs Volvo XC60 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2016 catalog dimensions. BMW X3 · Volvo XC60
- Length183.8 in
- Height66.1 in
- Wheelbase110.6 in
- Ground clearance8.0 in
- Curb weight4,030 lb – 4,230 lb
- Width74.1 in
- Volvo XC60 width74.4 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Volvo XC60 is 1.0 in shorter (183.8 in vs 182.8 in)
- Width: BMW X3 is 0.3 in narrower (74.1 in vs 74.4 in)
- Height: Volvo XC60 is 1.3 in taller (66.1 in vs 67.4 in)
- Wheelbase: BMW X3 has a 1.4 in longer wheelbase (110.6 in vs 109.2 in)
- Ground clearance: Volvo XC60 has 1.1 in more ground clearance (8.0 in vs 9.1 in)
- Curb weight: Volvo XC60 is 29 lb heavier (4,130 lb vs 4,159 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Volvo XC60 has 1.1 in more ground clearance (8.0 in vs 9.1 in)
- Height: Volvo XC60 is 1.3 in taller (66.1 in vs 67.4 in)
- Wheelbase: BMW X3 has a 1.4 in longer wheelbase (110.6 in vs 109.2 in)
- Curb weight: Volvo XC60 is 29 lb heavier (4,130 lb vs 4,159 lb)
- Length: Volvo XC60 is 1.0 in shorter (183.8 in vs 182.8 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageVolvo XC60 — Volvo XC60 is shorter by 1.0 in Check garage fit for BMW X3 · garage fit for Volvo XC60
- Narrower for tight parkingBMW X3 — BMW X3 is narrower by 0.3 in
- More ground clearanceVolvo XC60 — Volvo XC60 has 1.1 in more clearance
Dimension comparison
| Spec | BMW X3 | Volvo XC60 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 183.8 in | 182.8 in | 1.0 in |
| Width | 74.1 in | 74.4 in | 0.3 in |
| Height | 66.1 in | 67.4 in | 1.3 in |
| Wheelbase | 110.6 in | 109.2 in | 1.4 in |
| Ground clearance | 8.0 in | 9.1 in | 1.1 in |
| Curb weight | 4,130 lb | 4,159 lb | 29 lb |
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