The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Forester 2.0X Automatic (08 - 11) vs. Volvo XC60 T5 Polestar Performance Geartronic (15 - 16)
€ 29,000

€ 43,400

€ 29,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 43,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Subaru Forester 2.0X is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 3.3 inches shorter, 4.4 inches narrower and 0.5 inches lower than the Volvo XC60 T5 Polestar Performance.
Subaru Forester 2.0X
Volvo XC60 T5 Polestar Performance
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
182.8
179.5 in
Length
182.8 in
103 in
Wheelbase
109.2 in
Vehicle Weight
Subaru Forester 2.0X
Volvo XC60 T5 Polestar Performance
3417 lb
Curb Weight
4043 lb
4442 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5523 lb

Weight Difference:
626 lb
15.48 %

General
Subaru Forester 2.0X
Volvo XC60 T5 Polestar Performance
SH
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
Front-wheel drive

4-speed automatic 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 6000 rpm
Power
250 hp
at 5500 rpm
Subaru Forester 2.0X
148 hp
250 hp
Volvo XC60 T5 Polestar Performance
145 lb‑ft
at 3200 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Subaru Forester 2.0X
145 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Volvo XC60 T5 Polestar Performance
Performance
Subaru Forester 2.0X
Volvo XC60 T5 Polestar Performance
115 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
12.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
577 ft
0.000 sec

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

Volvo XC60 T5 Polestar Performance
▶ REPLAY
23.09 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.17 lb/hp
Subaru Forester 2.0X
23.09 lb/hp
16.17 lb/hp
Volvo XC60 T5 Polestar Performance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Forester 2.0X
Volvo XC60 T5 Polestar Performance
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Subaru Forester 2.0X
28 mpg
35 mpg
Volvo XC60 T5 Polestar Performance
21 mpg
city
27 mpg
34 mpg
highway
43 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
444 mi
Range
649 mi
Subaru Forester 2.0X
444 mi
649 mi
Volvo XC60 T5 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).
127 kWh
Subaru Forester 2.0X
159.2 kWh
127 kWh
Volvo XC60 T5 Polestar Performance
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Forester 2.0X
Volvo XC60 T5 Polestar Performance
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1479 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14 cu ft










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