BMW X3 vs Volvo XC40 Comparison

    BMW X3

    Volvo XC40

    2025 BMW
    X3
    vs
    2026 Volvo
    XC40
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    How they stack...

    Best suitable for...
    Driving the familyDriving the family
    LuxuryLuxury
    City drivingCity driving
    Fuel Efficiency
    50L - 68L
    80 to 728 km
    54L
    394 km
    ANCAP Safety Rating
    Warranty
    5 year
    warranty
    5 year
    warranty
    MSRP
    $83,100 - $178,000
    $54,990 - $62,990
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    CarExpert's Take

    Matt Campbell
    Senior Contributor
    Matt Campbell drove this car and these were their findings:
    Hits
    • Terrific engine
    • Delightfully potent
    • Decent value for money
    Misses
    • Some interior fit and finish qualms
    • Bouncy ride in urban driving
    • Complex and layered media menus
    Jack Quick
    Contributor
    Jack Quick drove this car and these were their findings:
    Hits
    • Dynamic driving characteristics
    • Compliant ride
    • Intuitive Google built-in infotainment interface
    Misses
    • Tardy acceleration
    • Some cheap-feeling interior finishes
    • Touchscreen looks a little small

    Colours Available

    The 2023 BMW X3 is available in the following exterior paint colours, depending on the variant.

    • Alpine White
    • M Carbon Black
    • Black Sapphire
    • Sophisto Grey Brilliant Effect
    • Mineral White (not available on M40i)
    • Phytonic Blue
    • M Brooklyn Grey
    • M Sao Paulo Yellow (M Competition only)
    • M Marina Bay Blue (M Competition only)
    • M Toronto Red (M Competition only)

    The XC40 is available in the following colours:

    • Black Stone solid
    • Sage Green metallic (new)
    • Fjord Blue metallic (new)
    • Silver Dawn metallic (new)
    • Bright Dusk metallic (new)
    • Onyx Black metallic
    • Crystal White pearl
    • Fusion Red metallic
    • Thunder Grey metallic

    Metallic shades are a $1200 option on all petrol models, but are a no-cost option on electric models.

    Specs

    Type
    TURBO, TURBO PETROL DIRECT INJECTIONTURBO
    Size (cc)
    1995 - 29981969
    Size (L)
    3.0L, 2.0L2.0L
    Cylinders
    6, 44
    Camshaft
    DUAL OVERHEAD CAMDUAL OVERHEAD CAM
    Valves/Ports per Cylinder
    16 - 2416
    Power
    135kW - 375kW145kW
    Power RPM
    4000 - 62504800
    Torque
    300Nm - 670Nm300Nm
    Torque RPM
    1500 - 26001500
    Bore Stroke
    90-
    Compression Ratio
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