The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Forester 2.0X (13 - 15) vs. Volvo XC60 T5 Polestar Performance AWD Geartronic (16 - 17)
€ 27,400

€ 46,700

€ 27,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 46,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Subaru Forester 2.0X is 1.9 inches shorter, 3.8 inches narrower and 0.9 inches taller than the Volvo XC60 T5 Polestar Performance.
Subaru Forester 2.0X
Volvo XC60 T5 Polestar Performance
68.3
70.7
80.7
67.4
74.4
83.5
70.7 in
Width
74.4 in
80.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.5 in
68.3 in
Height
67.4 in
103.9
180.9
109.2
182.8
180.9 in
Length
182.8 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
109.2 in
Vehicle Weight
Subaru Forester 2.0X
Volvo XC60 T5 Polestar Performance
3422 lb
Curb Weight
4145 lb
4442 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5523 lb

Weight Difference:
723 lb
17.44 %

General
Subaru Forester 2.0X
Volvo XC60 T5 Polestar Performance
SJ
Generation
D
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

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

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Subaru Forester 2.0X
Volvo XC60 T5 Polestar Performance
4-cylinder boxer gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
FB20
Engine Code
B4204T11
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
250 hp
at 5500 rpm
Subaru Forester 2.0X
148 hp
250 hp
Volvo XC60 T5 Polestar Performance
146 lb‑ft
at 4200 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Subaru Forester 2.0X
146 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Volvo XC60 T5 Polestar Performance
Performance
Subaru Forester 2.0X
Volvo XC60 T5 Polestar Performance
118 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec

Subaru Forester 2.0X
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo XC60 T5 Polestar Performance
▶ REPLAY
23.12 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.58 lb/hp
Subaru Forester 2.0X
23.12 lb/hp
16.58 lb/hp
Volvo XC60 T5 Polestar Performance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Forester 2.0X
Volvo XC60 T5 Polestar Performance
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Subaru Forester 2.0X
34 mpg
31 mpg
Volvo XC60 T5 Polestar Performance
28 mpg
city
24 mpg
39 mpg
highway
39 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
541 mi
Range
580 mi
Subaru Forester 2.0X
541 mi
580 mi
Volvo XC60 T5 Polestar Performance
Environmental Impact
130.7 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).
142.1 kWh
Subaru Forester 2.0X
130.7 kWh
142.1 kWh
Volvo XC60 T5 Polestar Performance
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
257 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
282 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Forester 2.0X
Volvo XC60 T5 Polestar Performance
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1021 lb
Maximum Payload
1378 lb
14.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14 cu ft










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