BMW iX vs Volvo EX60

Price and cost per week

Safety Rundown

ANCAP's published ratings include no record for the Volvo EX60. With no pair of ratings to compare, the active-safety features in the spec table above are the fairer comparison.

Recalls on our record

A recall covers the builds its notice lists, not every car of a model. Check your VIN at vehiclerecalls.gov.au.

Charging times

How long each takes to charge, from a household power point to a DC fast charger, estimated from battery size and the car's own maximum charge rates.

Feature Showdown

The BMW iX features a 14.9-inch touchscreen paired with a 12.3-inch digital dash, while the Volvo EX60 gets a 15-inch display and 11.4-inch instruments.

The BMW iX stands out with wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto, head-up display, wireless charging and Harman Kardon audio — features our data doesn't list for the Volvo EX60. The Volvo EX60 counters with ventilated seats, power tailgate and Bowers & Wilkins audio. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

Interior trim differs: the BMW iX gets vernasca leather upholstery while the Volvo EX60 offers nordico. Climate control is 4-zone in the BMW iX and 3-zone in the Volvo EX60.

Drivetrain

The BMW iX uses a Electric producing 300kW and 700Nm of torque, sent through a auto to a AWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 5.1 seconds.

The Volvo EX60 responds with a Electric making 275kW and 480Nm, paired to a single-speed driving the rear wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 5.9 seconds.

The BMW iX has the clear power advantage at 300kW vs 275kW. In the 0-100 sprint (manufacturer-claimed), the BMW iX is 0.8s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

Battery: 94.8kWh (BMW iX) vs 83kWh (Volvo EX60), giving WLTP ranges of 522km and 610km.

Space & Comfort

The BMW iX measures 4,965mm long on a 3,000mm wheelbase, 162mm longer than the Volvo EX60 at 4,803mm (2,970mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the BMW iX generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 500L in the BMW iX and 523L in the Volvo EX60, giving the Volvo EX60 a 23L advantage.

For towing, the BMW iX leads with a 2,500kg braked capacity vs 2,000kg. That 500kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

Neither U-turns in one sweep on a 7 m local street (both need a three-point turn); the Volvo EX60's turning circle is 1.8 m tighter, 11.0 m against 12.8 m kerb to kerb. The street estimate is indicative, worked from the published turning circles.

Cost to own

At 15,000 km a year, electricity for the BMW iX costs about $960 a year (20 kWh/100km) and electricity for the Volvo EX60 about $715 a year (14.9 kWh/100km), at $1.90 a litre and 32c a kWh. That is $245 a year less for the Volvo EX60.

Warranty: 5 years / Unlimited (BMW iX) and 5 years / Unlimited (Volvo EX60).

Where each one leads

The BMW iX: more power (300kW against 275kW) and the higher braked towing limit (2,500kg against 2,000kg).

The Volvo EX60: the lower starting price ($86,990 against $142,900), the bigger boot with the seats up (523L against 500L) and lower fuel or energy costs on our assumptions ($715 a year against $960).

The Verdict

Volvo EX60 scores higher, 71 vs 69

The Volvo EX60 scores 71 to the BMW iX's 69 on the CarSorted Score, and leads 4 of the 8 spec rows that separate them, at the lower price. The biggest gaps: energy efficiency (Volvo EX60 ahead by 34 points), safety (BMW iX ahead by 25 points), value (Volvo EX60 ahead by 19 points). At 15,000 km a year, electricity for the Volvo EX60 costs about $245 less (14.9 kWh/100km against 20 kWh/100km, at 32c a kWh).

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