The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo XC60 D3 Geartronic (12 - 13) vs. Subaru Forester 2.0X Lineartronic (13 - 15)
€ 35,900

€ 29,400

€ 35,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,400
ⓘ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 Volvo XC60 D3 is 1.3 inches longer, 3.8 inches wider and 0.9 inches lower than the Subaru Forester 2.0X.
Volvo XC60 D3
Subaru Forester 2.0X
67.4
74.4
83.5
68.3
70.7
80.7
74.4 in
Width
70.7 in
83.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.7 in
67.4 in
Height
68.3 in
109.2
182.2
103.9
180.9
182.2 in
Length
180.9 in
109.2 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo XC60 D3
Subaru Forester 2.0X
4125 lb
Curb Weight
3488 lb
5523 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4442 lb

Weight Difference:
637 lb
15.44 %

General
Volvo XC60 D3
Subaru Forester 2.0X
D
Generation
SJ
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

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

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Engine
Volvo XC60 D3
Subaru Forester 2.0X
Straight-five diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder boxer gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
D5204T7
Engine Code
FB20
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
134 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 6200 rpm
Volvo XC60 D3
134 hp
148 hp
Subaru Forester 2.0X
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
146 lb‑ft
at 4200 rpm
Volvo XC60 D3
258 lb‑ft
146 lb‑ft
Subaru Forester 2.0X
Performance
Volvo XC60 D3
Subaru Forester 2.0X
115 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
11.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
512 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo XC60 D3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
538 ft
0.000 sec

Subaru Forester 2.0X
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30.78 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.57 lb/hp
Volvo XC60 D3
30.78 lb/hp
23.57 lb/hp
Subaru Forester 2.0X
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo XC60 D3
Subaru Forester 2.0X
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Volvo XC60 D3
35 mpg
36 mpg
Subaru Forester 2.0X
27 mpg
city
29 mpg
42 mpg
highway
43 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
639 mi
Range
574 mi
Volvo XC60 D3
639 mi
574 mi
Subaru Forester 2.0X
Environmental Impact
139.9 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).
123.1 kWh
Volvo XC60 D3
139.9 kWh
123.1 kWh
Subaru Forester 2.0X
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
286 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
241 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo XC60 D3
Subaru Forester 2.0X
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1398 lb
Maximum Payload
955 lb
14 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.7 cu ft










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