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The 2021 Volvo XC60 and the 2021 BMW X3 are two compact luxury SUVs offering a lot of interior space, impressive performance, and all of the luxury you could ever want or need. The 2021 Volvo XC60 is more powerful, however, and offers much better value. Let’s take a closer look.
The first thing we should look at when comparing the 2021 Volvo XC60 and the 2021 BMW X3 is value. The Volvo is not only more accessible with a lower starting price, but it is also more affordable when financing or leasing.
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2021 Volvo XC60 |
2021 BMW X3 |
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Base Price |
$48,500 |
$52,550 |
The 2021 Volvo XC60 also features more power out of the gate which means that not only are you paying less, but you are also getting more performance. With 250 horsepower standard and equal amounts of torque, the XC60’s base engine gives you the performance you are looking for from your compact luxury SUV.
As you can see below, the XC60 also delivers a lot more standard performance in its T8 plug-in version as well. The latter not only offers 112 more horsepower and 162 extra pound-feet of torque, but it also offers 31 kilometres of range in pure electric driving mode. That’s more than enough range to get through your daily commute without using a single drop of fuel.
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2021 Volvo XC60 |
2021 BMW X3 |
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Base Engine HP |
250 |
248 |
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Base Engine Torque |
258 |
258 |
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Hybrid Engine HP |
400 |
288 |
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Hybrid Engine Torque |
472 |
310 |
The 2021 Volvo XC60 gets the nod from a performance standpoint and delivers more value as well. Once on the road, you will also find that the Volvo is more comfortable and refined than the X3. It starts inside where the XC60 features a more luxurious interior with a clean design that feels more upscale than the BMW X3’s interior. The seats in the XC60 offer typical Volvo class-leading comfort, especially on long drives. The Volvo shines when it comes to how quiet it is as well, offering everyone inside a calming interior where spending long hours on the road is always enjoyable.
The 2021 Volvo XC60 is considered by the experts to be the most comfortable compact luxury SUV, and it is also one of the safest. It features an impressive array of standard driving assistance technologies which isn’t surprising knowing Volvo’s reputation for safety. The automaker has always led the way in terms of protecting its occupants, and the XC60 is no exception. Contact us today to learn more!
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