BMW X3 vs Volvo XC90
Should you buy BMW X3 or Volvo XC90? Find out which car is best for you - compare the two models on the basis of their Price, Size, Space, Boot Space, Service cost, Mileage, Features, Colours and other specs. BMW X3 price starts at Rs 75.80 Lakh ex-showroom for xDrive 20 M Sport (Petrol) and Volvo XC90 price starts Rs 1.01 Cr ex-showroom for B5 AWD Mild hybrid Ultra (Petrol). X3 has 1998 cc (Petrol top model) engine, while XC90 has 1969 cc (Petrol top model) engine. As far as mileage is concerned, the X3 has a mileage of 17.86 kmpl (Petrol top model) and the XC90 has a mileage of 8 kmpl (Petrol top model).
X3 Vs XC90
| Key Highlights | BMW X3 | Volvo XC90 |
|---|---|---|
| On Road Price | Rs.87,35,326* | Rs.1,16,18,103* |
| Fuel Type | Petrol | Petrol |
| Engine(cc) | 1998 | 1969 |
| Transmission | Automatic | Automatic |
BMW X3 vs Volvo XC90 comparison
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- 5.0 l X-Dynamic HSE 90 (Petrol) 1.39 Cr*
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Basic Information
| On-Road Price in New Delhi | Rs.87,35,326* | Rs.1,16,18,103* | Rs.1,19,62,786* | Rs.1,01,25,086* |
| Finance Available (EMI) | Rs.1,66,257/month Get EMI Offers | Rs.2,21,134/month Get EMI Offers | Rs.2,27,704/month Get EMI Offers | Rs.1,92,709/month Get EMI Offers |
| Insurance | Rs.3,21,526 | Rs.4,18,314 | Rs.4,29,886 | Rs.3,68,186 |
| User Rating | Based on 3 Reviews | Based on 214 Reviews | Based on 258 Reviews | Based on 101 Reviews |
| Brochure | Brochure not available | Brochure not available |
Engine & Transmission
| Engine Type Engine type in car refers to the type of engine that powers the vehicle. There are many different types of car engines, but the most common are petrol (gasoline) and diesel engines✕ | 2-litre turbo-petrol | Turbo MildHybrid | 2.0 Litre P300 Petrol Engine | TD4 Engine |
| Displacement (cc) The displacement of an engine is the total volume of all of the cylinders in the engine. Measured in cubic centimetres (cc)✕ | 1998 | 1969 | 1997 | 1997 |
| No. of Cylinders ICE engines have one or more cylinders. More cylinders typically mean more smoothness and more power, but it also means more moving parts and less fuel efficiency.✕ | 44 Cylinder Cars | 44 Cylinder Cars | 44 Cylinder Cars | 44 Cylinder Cars |
| Max Power (bhp@rpm) Power dictates the performance of an engine. It's measured in horsepower (bhp) or metric horsepower (PS). More is better.✕ | 187bhp@5000rpm | 247bhp | 296.3bhp@5500rpm | 246.74bhp@5500rpm |
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Fuel & Performance
| Fuel Type | Petrol | Petrol | Petrol | Petrol |
| Mileage City (kmpl) | - | - | - | 9.2 |
| Mileage Highway (kmpl) | - | - | 11.5 | 13.1 |
| Mileage ARAI (kmpl) | 13.38 | 8 | - | - |
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Suspension, Steering & Brakes
| Front Suspension The system of springs, shock absorbers, and linkages that connects the front wheels to the car body. Reduces jerks over bad surfaces and affects handling.✕ | Air suspension | Air suspension | Double wishbone suspension | - |
| Rear Suspension The system of springs, shock absorbers, and linkages that connects the rear wheels to the car body. It impacts ride quality and stability.✕ | Air suspension | Air suspension | Multi-link suspension | - |
| Steering Type The mechanism by which the car's steering operates, such as manual, power-assisted, or electric. It affecting driving ease.✕ | Electric | Power | Electronic | Electric |
| Steering Column The shaft that connects the steering wheel to the rest of the steering system to help maneouvre the car.✕ | - | Adjustable | Adjustable | Tilt & Telescopic |
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Dimensions & Capacity
| Length (mm) The distance from a car's front tip to the farthest point in the back.✕ | - | 4953 | 5018 | 4797 |
| Width (mm) The width of a car is the horizontal distance between the two outermost points of the car, typically measured at the widest point of the car, such as the wheel wells or the rearview mirrors✕ | - | 2140 | 2105 | 2147 |
| Height (mm) The height of a car is the vertical distance between the ground and the highest point of the car. It can decide how much space a car has along with it's body type and is also critical in determining it's ability to fit in smaller garages or parking spaces✕ | - | 1773 | 1967 | 1678 |
| Ground Clearance Laden (mm) The laden ground clearance is the vertical distance between the ground and the lowest point of the car when it is fully loaded. More ground clearnace means when fully loaded your car won't scrape on tall speedbreakers, or broken roads.✕ | - | - | - | 156 |
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Comfort & Convenience
| Power Steering Mechanism that reduces the effort needed to operate the steering wheel. Offered in various types, including hydraulic and electric.✕ | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Power Boot An automated system that opens and closes the car's boot lid or trunk with the press of a button or remote control. Makes accessing the boot easier.✕ | - | - | Yes | - |
| Automatic Climate Control Automatically adjusts the car’s cabin temperature. Removes the need to manually adjust car AC temperature every now and then & offers a set it and forget it convenience.✕ | 3 Zone | 4 Zone | 2 Zone | Yes |
| Air Quality Control Air filters, also known as air purifiers, purify the air of the cabin by absorbing any harmful or contaminated particles.✕ | Yes | Yes | Optional | Yes |
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Interior
| Tachometer A tachometer shows how fast the engine is running, measured in revolutions per minute (RPM). In a manual car, it helps the driver know when to shift gears.✕ | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Electronic Multi Tripmeter Measures the distance a vehicle has travelled for a particular trip. A multi-tripmeter can keep track of multiple distances. For example kilometres since the last fuel up and kilometres travelled since the last service. The different tripmeters can be reset by the user as and when needed.✕ | - | - | Yes | - |
| Leather Seats | - | - | Yes | - |
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Exterior
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| Available Colours | Brooklyn Grey Metallic Alpine White Individual Tanzanite Blue Creamy White Black Sapphire Metallic X3 Colours | Platinum Grey Onyx Black Crystal White Vapour Grey Denim Blue +1 MoreXC 90 Colours | Gondwana Stone Lantau Bronze Hakuba Silver Silicon Silver Tasman Blue +6 MoreDefender Colours | Cyan Varesine Blue Santorini Black Fuji White Zadar Grey Range Rover Velar Colours |
| Body Type | SUVAll SUV Cars | SUVAll SUV Cars | SUVAll SUV Cars | SUVAll SUV Cars |
| Adjustable Headlamps | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
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Safety
| Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) A safety system that prevents a car's wheels from locking up during hard braking to maintain steering control.✕ | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Brake Assist | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Central Locking A system that locks or unlocks all of the car's doors simultaneously with the press of a button. A must-have feature in modern cars.✕ | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Power Door Locks A system that allows the driver to lock and unlock all car doors with the push of a button.✕ | - | - | Yes | - |
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Advance Internet
| Live Location | Yes | - | - | - |
| Remote Vehicle Status Check | Yes | - | - | - |
| Digital Car Key | Yes | - | - | - |
| Live Weather | Yes | - | - | - |
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Entertainment & Communication
| Radio AM/FM radio tuner for listening to broadcasts and music. Mainly used for listening to music and news when inside the car.✕ | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Audio System Remote Control A remote to control the car's audio system without reaching for the dashboard. Makes controlling the audio system easy from all seats inside the car.✕ | - | - | No | - |
| MirrorLink Connects a smartphone's display to the car's infotainment system allowing the use of phone apps, such as music and navigation.✕ | - | - | No | - |
| Integrated 2DIN Audio | - | Yes | Yes | Yes |
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Questions & answers
Q ) Which car is cheaper between BMW X3 and Volvo XC90?
A ) BMW X3 price starts at ₹ 75.80 Lakh & Volvo XC90 price starts at ₹ 1.01 Cr in New Delhi. BMW X3 is cheaper between these two cars.
Q ) Which car has good mileage BMW X3 and Volvo XC90?
A ) The mileage of X3 is 13.38 kmpl & the mileage of XC90 is 8 kmpl. BMW X3 gives better mileage than Volvo XC90.
*Ex-showroom price in New Delhi