2022 V90 Cross Country vs. 2022 BMW X3

The Volvo V90 Cross Country and the BMW X3 are luxury SUVs that blend practicality with a stylish, sporty look. They both have lots of cargo space, are both powerful, and can tow heavy loads. Both vehicles also offer high performance when you need to get somewhere fast - and they're loaded with safety features to keep you safe. So which one is better? In this article, we'll compare these two cars point by point so you can decide which vehicle best fits your needs!

Design & Style

• Exterior Design

The 2022 V90 Cross Country is slightly longer than the 2022 BMW X3. It's also more comprehensive, has a taller roofline, and features skinnier tires. The front end of these vehicles is similar in design; however, the 2022 V90 Cross Country grille has been made slightly larger to accommodate its all-wheel drive system. Both of these vehicles have LED headlights and tail lights.

The 2022 BMW X3's side profile is more muscular than its Volvo counterpart's. It also boasts larger wheels with lower-profile tires that aren't as tall as those on the Volvo SUV. This gives it an advantage off-road when driving over rough terrain or climbing steep hillsides because they don't sink into soft soil as they do on softer rubberized surfaces when compared with their Swedish competitors' versions (which tend to be more supple).

• Interior Design

The V90 Cross Country's interior is a step up from the standard V90 in terms of comfort and luxury. The front seats are comfortable for long drives, and there's plenty of legroom for rear passengers. The cabin is also quiet, thanks to its excellent soundproofing.

The X3's interior features a similar level of comfort and quality as the V90 Cross Country's. However, it doesn't compare favorably when it comes to space and design. The X3 has less cargo room than the Volvo, meaning that you'll have to make more trips if you want to carry all your stuff with you on vacation. Additionally, while both vehicles feature similar layouts inside their cabins (with touchscreens mounted high on their dashboards), they both lack infotainment options like Apple CarPlay or Android Auto integration-a major drawback if you're looking for multimedia technology that keeps up with current trends in smartphone integration systems.

Technology & Safety

Both the 2022 V90 Cross Country and 2022 BMW X3 offer a wealth of technology features but in different ways. The Volvo has more advanced safety systems, while the BMW offers more infotainment options.

Both cars have adaptive cruise control that can bring their speed down automatically to keep pace with traffic ahead of you. They also come with forward collision warning systems and automatic emergency braking (AEB). The Volvo even offers pedestrian detection and radar-based blind spot monitoring.

The Volvo's semi-autonomous driving modes are more advanced than anything offered by BMW as well: it has an adaptive cruise control system that can be set at speeds up to 130 mph (209 km/h), while the X3 only gets up to 100 mph (161 km/h). And the X3 doesn't have any kind of lane keeping assist feature or automatic parallel parking capability either-those are both exclusive to Volvos for now.

Performance

In terms of engine performance, the 2022 V90 Cross Country features a 2-liter 4-cylinder engine with a peak output of 296 horsepower. In comparison, the 2022 BMW X3 has a 2 liter 4 cylinder engine with 2 turbochargers and an output of 240 horsepower.

The Bottom Line

The winner in this category is the Volvo V90 Cross Country. It has a lower starting price, it gets better fuel economy, it has more space and versatility, and it's safer. The X3 offers some advantages over the V90 Cross Country, but they don't outweigh the latter's advantages. 

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