The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Forester 2.0X Automatic (11 - 13) vs. Volvo XC60 D3 Geartronic (13 - 15)
€ 29,800

€ 37,000

€ 29,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,000
ⓘ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 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
182.8
179.5 in
Length
182.8 in
103 in
Wheelbase
109.2 in
Vehicle Weight
Subaru Forester 2.0X
Volvo XC60 D3
3285 lb
Curb Weight
4026 lb
4442 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5523 lb

Weight Difference:
741 lb
18.41 %

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

4-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic 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
146 lb‑ft
at 4200 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Subaru Forester 2.0X
146 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Volvo XC60 D3
Performance
Subaru Forester 2.0X
Volvo XC60 D3
115 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
12.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
564 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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22.2 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.04 lb/hp
Subaru Forester 2.0X
22.2 lb/hp
30.04 lb/hp
Volvo XC60 D3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Forester 2.0X
Volvo XC60 D3
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Subaru Forester 2.0X
31 mpg
39 mpg
Volvo XC60 D3
24 mpg
city
30 mpg
37 mpg
highway
47 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
497 mi
Range
725 mi
Subaru Forester 2.0X
497 mi
725 mi
Volvo XC60 D3
Environmental Impact
142.1 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).
123.4 kWh
Subaru Forester 2.0X
142.1 kWh
123.4 kWh
Volvo XC60 D3
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Forester 2.0X
Volvo XC60 D3
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
1497 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14 cu ft










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