The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Forester 2.0D (08 - 11) vs. Volvo XC60 D5 Polestar Performance AWD (15 - 17)
€ 30,600

€ 44,900

€ 30,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 44,900
ⓘ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 3.3 inches shorter, 4.4 inches narrower and 1.5 inches lower than the Volvo XC60 D5 Polestar Performance.
Subaru Forester 2.0D
Volvo XC60 D5 Polestar Performance
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
182.8
179.5 in
Length
182.8 in
103 in
Wheelbase
109.2 in
Vehicle Weight
Subaru Forester 2.0D
Volvo XC60 D5 Polestar Performance
3395 lb
Curb Weight
4202 lb
4519 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5523 lb

Weight Difference:
807 lb
19.21 %

General
Subaru Forester 2.0D
Volvo XC60 D5 Polestar Performance
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 D5 Polestar Performance
4-cylinder boxer diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
EE20
Engine Code
D5244T23
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.4 L / 117 cu in
145 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
227 hp
at 4000 rpm
Subaru Forester 2.0D
145 hp
227 hp
Volvo XC60 D5 Polestar Performance
258 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
347 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Subaru Forester 2.0D
258 lb‑ft
347 lb‑ft
Volvo XC60 D5 Polestar Performance
Performance
Subaru Forester 2.0D
Volvo XC60 D5 Polestar Performance
116 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec

Subaru Forester 2.0D
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo XC60 D5 Polestar Performance
▶ REPLAY
23.41 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.51 lb/hp
Subaru Forester 2.0D
23.41 lb/hp
18.51 lb/hp
Volvo XC60 D5 Polestar Performance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Forester 2.0D
Volvo XC60 D5 Polestar Performance
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
45 mpg
Subaru Forester 2.0D
37 mpg
45 mpg
Volvo XC60 D5 Polestar Performance
31 mpg
city
40 mpg
42 mpg
highway
49 mpg
16.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
631 mi
Range
836 mi
Subaru Forester 2.0D
631 mi
836 mi
Volvo XC60 D5 Polestar Performance
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).
107 kWh
Subaru Forester 2.0D
129.6 kWh
107 kWh
Volvo XC60 D5 Polestar Performance
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
269 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
220 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Forester 2.0D
Volvo XC60 D5 Polestar Performance
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1124 lb
Maximum Payload
1321 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14 cu ft











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