Volvo XC60 vs BMW X3 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2018 vs 2023 catalog dimensions. Volvo XC60 · BMW X3
- Length184.6 in
- Height65.3 in
- Wheelbase112.8 in
- Ground clearance8.5 in
- Width74.9 in
- BMW X3 width74.4 in – 74.7 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Volvo XC60 is 1.3 in shorter (184.6 in vs 185.9 in)
- Width: BMW X3 is 0.3 in narrower (74.9 in vs 74.6 in)
- Height: BMW X3 is 0.7 in taller (65.3 in vs 66.0 in)
- Wheelbase: essentially the same
- Ground clearance: Volvo XC60 has 1.3 in more ground clearance (8.5 in vs 7.2 in)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Volvo XC60 has 1.3 in more ground clearance (8.5 in vs 7.2 in)
- Height: BMW X3 is 0.7 in taller (65.3 in vs 66.0 in)
- Length: Volvo XC60 is 1.3 in shorter (184.6 in vs 185.9 in)
- Width: BMW X3 is 0.3 in narrower (74.9 in vs 74.6 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageVolvo XC60 — Volvo XC60 is shorter by 1.3 in Check garage fit for Volvo XC60 · garage fit for BMW X3
- Narrower for tight parkingBMW X3 — BMW X3 is narrower by 0.3 in
- More ground clearanceVolvo XC60 — Volvo XC60 has 1.3 in more clearance
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Volvo XC60 | BMW X3 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 184.6 in | 185.9 in | 1.3 in |
| Width | 74.9 in | 74.6 in | 0.3 in |
| Height | 65.3 in | 66.0 in | 0.7 in |
| Wheelbase | 112.8 in | 112.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Ground clearance | 8.5 in | 7.2 in | 1.3 in |
| Curb weight | — | 4,236 lb | — |
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