The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Forester 2.0X (08 - 11) vs. Volvo XC60 D3 (12 - 13)
€ 24,600
€ 33,800
€ 24,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Subaru Forester 2.0X is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 2.6 inches shorter, 4.4 inches narrower and 0.5 inches lower than the Volvo XC60 D3.
Subaru Forester 2.0X
Volvo XC60 D3
66.9
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
66.9 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 2.0X
Volvo XC60 D3
3395 lb
Curb Weight
4072 lb
4442 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5523 lb
Weight Difference:
677 lb
16.63 %
General
Subaru Forester 2.0X
Volvo XC60 D3
SH
Generation
D
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

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

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Subaru Forester 2.0X
Volvo XC60 D3
4-cylinder boxer gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with turbocharger
FB20
Engine Code
D5204T7
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 3500 rpm
Subaru Forester 2.0X
148 hp
134 hp
Volvo XC60 D3
145 lb‑ft
at 3200 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Subaru Forester 2.0X
145 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Volvo XC60 D3
Performance
Subaru Forester 2.0X
Volvo XC60 D3
114 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
11 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec
Subaru Forester 2.0X
62 mph
62
mph
mph
512 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo XC60 D3
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22.94 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.39 lb/hp
Subaru Forester 2.0X
22.94 lb/hp
30.39 lb/hp
Volvo XC60 D3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Forester 2.0X
Volvo XC60 D3
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Subaru Forester 2.0X
28 mpg
44 mpg
Volvo XC60 D3
22 mpg
city
37 mpg
34 mpg
highway
51 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
444 mi
Range
821 mi
Subaru Forester 2.0X
444 mi
821 mi
Volvo XC60 D3
Environmental Impact
159.2 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).
109.1 kWh
Subaru Forester 2.0X
159.2 kWh
109.1 kWh
Volvo XC60 D3
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
319 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Forester 2.0X
Volvo XC60 D3
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1451 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14 cu ft










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















