The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Forester 2.0X Automatic (08 - 11) vs. Volvo XC60 D5 Polestar Performance AWD Geartronic (18 - 19)
€ 29,000

€ 55,300

€ 29,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 55,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Subaru Forester 2.0X is 5 inches shorter, 4.8 inches narrower and 1.7 inches taller than the Volvo XC60 D5 Polestar Performance.
Subaru Forester 2.0X
Volvo XC60 D5 Polestar Performance
66.9
70.1
78.9
65.3
74.9
83.3
70.1 in
Width
74.9 in
78.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.3 in
66.9 in
Height
65.3 in
103
179.5
112.8
184.6
179.5 in
Length
184.6 in
103 in
Wheelbase
112.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Subaru Forester 2.0X
Volvo XC60 D5 Polestar Performance
3417 lb
Curb Weight
4522 lb
4442 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5445 lb

Weight Difference:
1105 lb
24.44 %

General
Subaru Forester 2.0X
Volvo XC60 D5 Polestar Performance
SH
Generation
U
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

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

4-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Subaru Forester 2.0X
Volvo XC60 D5 Polestar Performance
4-cylinder boxer gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
FB20
Engine Code
D4204T23
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
237 hp
at 4000 rpm
Subaru Forester 2.0X
148 hp
237 hp
Volvo XC60 D5 Polestar Performance
145 lb‑ft
at 3200 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Subaru Forester 2.0X
145 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
Volvo XC60 D5 Polestar Performance
Performance
Subaru Forester 2.0X
Volvo XC60 D5 Polestar Performance
115 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
12.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
577 ft
0.000 sec

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

Volvo XC60 D5 Polestar Performance
▶ REPLAY
23.09 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.08 lb/hp
Subaru Forester 2.0X
23.09 lb/hp
19.08 lb/hp
Volvo XC60 D5 Polestar Performance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Forester 2.0X
Volvo XC60 D5 Polestar Performance
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
42 mpg
Subaru Forester 2.0X
28 mpg
42 mpg
Volvo XC60 D5 Polestar Performance
21 mpg
city
38 mpg
34 mpg
highway
45 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.8 gal
444 mi
Range
788 mi
Subaru Forester 2.0X
444 mi
788 mi
Volvo XC60 D5 Polestar Performance
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).
115.2 kWh
Subaru Forester 2.0X
159.2 kWh
115.2 kWh
Volvo XC60 D5 Polestar Performance
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
298 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Forester 2.0X
Volvo XC60 D5 Polestar Performance
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
924 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.3 cu ft








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