BMW X3 xDrive30e vs Volvo V90: real-world fuel use
In real life the Volvo V90 uses 1.0 L/100 km less fuel than the BMW X3 xDrive30e — about £206 a year at 15,000 km and £1.40/L.
17,653 cars in the data
BMW X3 xDrive30e3.5×the official figure
Official
2.0
Real world
7.1
0510 L/100 km
13,900 cars in the data
Volvo V905.3×the official figure
Official
1.2
Real world
6.2
0510 L/100 km
| BMW X3 xDrive30e | Volvo V90 | |
|---|---|---|
| Real fuel use (L/100 km) | 7.1 | 6.2 |
| Official fuel use (L/100 km) | 2.0 | 1.2 |
| Gap vs official | 3.5× | 5.3× |
| Distance with engine off | 24% | 27% |
| Real CO2 from fuel (g/km) | 165 | 142 |
| Official electric range (km) | 48 | 77 |
| Average kerb weight (kg) | 2,065 | 2,082 |
| Cars in the data | 17,653 | 13,900 |
Bold = better. Source: EEA OBFCM real-world data, reporting year 2024, CC BY 4.0.
Which one is cheaper to run?
On fuel alone, the Volvo V90 comes out ahead for the average owner. Your own result depends mostly on how often you charge. Owners drive the BMW X3 xDrive30e 24% of the time with the engine off, and the Volvo V90 27%. Run the calculator with your own driving.