2007 BMW X3 vs. 2007 Volvo XC70
To start off, both 2007 BMW X3 and 2007 Volvo XC70 were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,520 cc (5 cylinders), 2007 Volvo XC70 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Volvo XC70 (206 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 2007 BMW X3. (149 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Volvo XC70 should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW X3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW X3 weights approximately 110 kg more than 2007 Volvo XC70.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2007 BMW X3 (330 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Volvo XC70. (320 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2007 BMW X3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Volvo XC70. 2007 Volvo XC70 has automatic transmission and 2007 BMW X3 has manual transmission. 2007 BMW X3 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Volvo XC70 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW X3 | 2007 Volvo XC70 | |
| Make | BMW | Volvo |
| Model | X3 | XC70 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2520 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 149 HP | 206 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 330 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 93.2 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 215 km/hour | 210 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.1 seconds | 8 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1740 kg | 1630 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2770 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.5 L/100km | 11 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 67 L | 68 L |
