Nowadays, with a budget of more than 300,000 yuan to start a luxury SUV, whether it is a gas car or a tram, we have a choice, and still all aspects of the kind of good. For example, the Volvo XC60 and the BMW iX3 are two of the most popular cars in this budget. So when they meet on the narrow road, how should we choose the right one? Today, I'll talk to you about it.
In the personal factors dominated by the appearance of the face, we will not expand on the details, because the two cars are each with their own family design, in recognition and a sense of seniority are not bad. But relatively speaking, for most people in China, I am afraid that the BMW iX3's blue sky and white cloud label will still have more say in the attractiveness and influence than the Volvo label with seat belts on.
BMW IX3's interior and configuration is even better
The interior part is also the same, the oil car on behalf of Volvo XC60 main brand of minimalist design, the whole Nordic wind elements to pinch really good. The current iX3 is also the BMW family iD7 era design language, such as more physical buttons than the iD8 era, no absent chicken leg handle, etc. I personally think it is able to win the BMW interior design under the iD8 era.
But today, we are not talking about the design, but the two cars in the purchase level, the level of car experience, what are the differences, and can be closely linked to the two, mainly is the configuration, space, power and adaptability of working conditions with the car. First of all, let's look at the configuration comparison, we take Volvo XC60 2023 B5 4WD Smart Sport and BMW iX3 2022 Modified Leading as an example, in the intelligent driving assistance system, both cars are up to L2 level.
For example, full-speed adaptive cruise control, collision warning, active braking, lane centering and so on are given, but the BMW iX3 is there than the Volvo XC60 has a very good practicality of parallel assist function, but 360-degree panoramic image, automatic parking, these two cars are not given to.
Comfort features, Volvo XC60 and BMW iX3 in the front are equipped with power seats, the main driver seat memory, which, XC60 power seats with 2-way lumbar support adjustment, BMW iX3 is not, but it also used the leg rest to make up for it. In addition, the iX3 is equipped with independent rear air conditioning, but the XC60 is not.
According to the feedback from the owners, what they use most is cell phone connectivity; relatively speaking, the iX3 supports CarPlay/CarLife dual connectivity, which is obviously better than the XC60 in terms of scope of application. The iX3 supports CarPlay/CarLife, which is obviously better than the XC60, which only supports CarPlay.
As luxury SUVs, are both BMWs and Volvos spacious enough?
In terms of external vehicle configuration, there is almost no difference between the two models, with electric tailgate, adaptive high and low beam, and no keyless entry system. Personally, I think, to 300,000 yuan price level did not give the standard full or front keyless entry, or some say, but obviously, the two luxury brands are more arrogant, because it does not give you standard equipment.
In terms of space, both wheelbases are 2m8, the rear middle floor has a large bulge, so both cars exist, in the case of five seats full, there is always that one person sitting uncomfortably for a long time. The actual space, to 183cm tall test passenger, for example, the XC60 front row to the driver's seat, the remaining three fingers of head space, the rear row remaining a fist and two fingers of legroom + two fingers of head space, the overall sense of space is not bad.
Go to the BMW iX3, also the front row to the driver's seat, iX3 is given to four fingers of head space; then go to the rear row, its head space still has four fingers, but leg space has become only two fingers. Obviously, the BMW iX3 has slightly less space in the back than the Volvo XC60.
Rang: Will the electric car win over the oil car?
The Volvo XC60 is equipped with 2.0T + Aisin 8AT + four-wheel drive, with a maximum engine power of 184kW and maximum torque of 350N-m, and a zero-hundred acceleration time of 7.1 seconds. The BMW iX3 is equipped with an electric motor + 80kWh battery + rear-wheel drive. Its electric motor has a maximum power of 210kW and a maximum torque of 400N-m, with a zero-hundred acceleration time of 6.8 seconds and a maximum range of 550km under CLTC conditions.
In terms of performance, the iX3 will have an advantage over the XC60 in terms of zero-hundred acceleration and response to overtaking speed. However, the BMW iX3 is also an SUV, but most of its chassis has flat battery panels and it is rear-wheel drive, so it is not as good as the XC60 in terms of outdoor passability.
Full summary.
In contrast, the price difference between this Volvo XC60 and BMW iX3, it is also not much difference between the two configurations, but in terms of home space including seat comfort, the XC60 wins a little more; in the handling of chassis toughness and handling experience, the more old-fashioned iX3 is also accompanied by more power advantages and can take more praise. But it tram range shortcomings and the lack of long-distance travel ability is also the fact. So for these two cars, I give the guide advice is: just intra-city commuting, and like the BMW driving quality, iX3 is more suitable, and vice versa, choose XC60.
