The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Forester 2.0D (08 - 11) vs. Volvo XC60 D3 AWD (10 - 12)
€ 30,600
€ 35,900
€ 30,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Subaru Forester 2.0D is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 2.6 inches shorter, 4.4 inches narrower and 1.5 inches lower than the Volvo XC60 D3.
Subaru Forester 2.0D
Volvo XC60 D3
65.9
70.1
78.9
67.4
74.4
83.5
70.1 in
Width
74.4 in
78.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.5 in
65.9 in
Height
67.4 in
103
179.5
109.2
182.2
179.5 in
Length
182.2 in
103 in
Wheelbase
109.2 in
Vehicle Weight
Subaru Forester 2.0D
Volvo XC60 D3
3395 lb
Curb Weight
4235 lb
4519 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5523 lb
Weight Difference:
840 lb
19.83 %
General
Subaru Forester 2.0D
Volvo XC60 D3
SH
Generation
D
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Subaru Forester 2.0D
Volvo XC60 D3
4-cylinder boxer diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with turbocharger
EE20
Engine Code
D5244T5
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.4 L / 117 cu in
145 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
161 hp
at 4000 rpm
Subaru Forester 2.0D
145 hp
161 hp
Volvo XC60 D3
258 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
310 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Subaru Forester 2.0D
258 lb‑ft
310 lb‑ft
Volvo XC60 D3
Performance
Subaru Forester 2.0D
Volvo XC60 D3
116 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec
Subaru Forester 2.0D
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo XC60 D3
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23.41 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.3 lb/hp
Subaru Forester 2.0D
23.41 lb/hp
26.3 lb/hp
Volvo XC60 D3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Forester 2.0D
Volvo XC60 D3
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Subaru Forester 2.0D
37 mpg
36 mpg
Volvo XC60 D3
31 mpg
city
26 mpg
42 mpg
highway
44 mpg
16.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
631 mi
Range
659 mi
Subaru Forester 2.0D
631 mi
659 mi
Volvo XC60 D3
Environmental Impact
129.6 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
135.8 kWh
Subaru Forester 2.0D
129.6 kWh
135.8 kWh
Volvo XC60 D3
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
269 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Forester 2.0D
Volvo XC60 D3
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1124 lb
Maximum Payload
1287 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14 cu ft











46.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.2 cu ft

















