Compare the BMW iX3 vs Volvo XC60
2026
Tech Trailblazer Award
Winner
Carwow’s own expert rating out of 10 - how our reviewers rate this car overall for value, comfort, kit and driving experience
8/10
Carwow’s own expert rating out of 10 - how our reviewers rate this car overall for value, comfort, kit and driving experience
8/10
AI generated from our expert reviews
Both the BMW iX3 and Volvo XC60 offer quiet motorway cruising and light steering around town. In the back, adults can travel in comfort in either car. Through bends, the iX3 gives you almost zero body roll, whereas the XC60 leans noticeably more if you push it hard on a country road. Practicality depends on your needs: the iX3 has the bigger boot and provides more room with the back seats folded, but the XC60 can tow more.
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Compare the specs
Standard kit
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Android Auto
Mirrors your Android phone's apps, like maps, music and messages, onto the car's touchscreen.
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Apple CarPlay
Mirrors your iPhone's apps, like maps, music and messages, onto the car's touchscreen.
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Cruise control
Holds a steady speed on the motorway without keeping your foot on the accelerator.
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Heated seats
Warms the seat itself on cold mornings.
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Navigation
Built-in sat nav on the car's own screen, no phone needed.
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Parking Camera
A rear (sometimes 360°) camera that shows what's behind you while parking.
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Parking Sensors
Beeps that get faster as you get closer to something while parking.
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Android Auto
Mirrors your Android phone's apps, like maps, music and messages, onto the car's touchscreen.
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Apple CarPlay
Mirrors your iPhone's apps, like maps, music and messages, onto the car's touchscreen.
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Climate control
Automatically keeps the cabin at a set temperature, rather than a manual heater dial.
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Cruise control
Holds a steady speed on the motorway without keeping your foot on the accelerator.
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Heated seats
Warms the seat itself on cold mornings.
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Leather seats
Leather (or leather-look) seat upholstery instead of cloth.
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Parking Camera
A rear (sometimes 360°) camera that shows what's behind you while parking.
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Parking Sensors
Beeps that get faster as you get closer to something while parking.
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Touchscreen infotainment
A touch-operated screen for media, settings and (often) navigation.
Key information
| Body type SUVs | Body type SUVs |
| Available fuel types Electric | Available fuel types Petrol |
| Number of seats 5 | Number of seats 5 |
| Boot space, seats up 520 litres (4 suitcases) Best | Boot space, seats up 483 litres (4 suitcases) |
| Boot space, seats down 1,750 litres Best | Boot space, seats down 1,543 litres |
| External dimensions (L x W x H) 4,782 mm x 1,895 mm x 1,635 mm | External dimensions (L x W x H) 4,708 mm x 1,999 mm x 1,660 mm |
| Towing capacity 2,000 kg | Towing capacity 2,400 kg Best |
| First year tax rate £10 Best | First year tax rate £1,410 |
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Efficiency
Efficiency refers to how far an electric car travels on a given amount of energy, based on official tests. It is measured in miles per kilowatt-hour (mi/kWh).
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Efficiency
Efficiency refers to how far an electric car travels on a given amount of energy, based on official tests. It is measured in miles per kilowatt-hour (mi/kWh).
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Fuel economy
This measures how much fuel a car uses, according to official tests. It's measured in miles per gallon (MPG) and a higher number means the car is more fuel efficient.
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Fuel economy
This measures how much fuel a car uses, according to official tests. It's measured in miles per gallon (MPG) and a higher number means the car is more fuel efficient.
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Battery range
This refers to how many miles an electric car can complete on a fully charged battery, according to official tests.
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Battery range
This refers to how many miles an electric car can complete on a fully charged battery, according to official tests.
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| Battery size 86.9 kWh | Battery size — |
| Drive type Rear wheel drive | Drive type Four wheel drive |
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Insurance
The insurance group the car sits in, from 1 to 50. The lower the group, the cheaper it usually is to insure.
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Insurance
The insurance group the car sits in, from 1 to 50. The lower the group, the cheaper it usually is to insure.
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Drivetrain & power
| Engine name 238kW eDrive40 87kWh Auto | Engine name 2.0 B5P AWD Geartronic |
| Engine size Electric • 324 BHP | Engine size 2.0 L Petrol • 250 BHP |
| Body type SUVs | Body type SUVs |
| Fuel type Electric | Fuel type Petrol |
| Transmission Automatic | Transmission Automatic |
| Drive type Rear wheel drive | Drive type Four wheel drive |
| Forward gears 1 | Forward gears 8 |
| Acceleration 5.9 s (0-60 mph) Best | Acceleration 6.9 s (0-60 mph) |
| Battery size 86.9 kWh | Battery size — |
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Battery range
This refers to how many miles an electric car can complete on a fully charged battery, according to official tests.
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Battery range
This refers to how many miles an electric car can complete on a fully charged battery, according to official tests.
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Dimensions & space
| Number of seats 5 | Number of seats 5 |
| Number of doors 5 | Number of doors 5 |
| Boot (seats up) 520 litres Best | Boot (seats up) 483 litres |
| Boot (seats down) 1,750 litres Best | Boot (seats down) 1,543 litres |
| Length 4,782 mm | Length 4,708 mm |
| Width 1,895 mm | Width 1,999 mm |
| Height 1,635 mm | Height 1,660 mm |
| Wheelbase 2.9 m | Wheelbase 2.87 m |
| Turning circle 12.1 m | Turning circle 11.4 m |
Full features list
*Please contact the dealer for a personalised quote, including terms and conditions. Quote is subject to dealer requirements, including status and availability. Illustrations are based on personal contract hire, 9 month upfront fee, 48 month term and 8000 miles annually, VAT included.