The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo XC60 D5 Polestar Performance AWD (15 - 17) vs. Subaru Forester 2.0X Lineartronic (15 - 20)
€ 44,900

€ 30,000

€ 44,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,000
ⓘ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 D5 Polestar Performance is 1.3 inches longer, 3.8 inches wider and 0.9 inches lower than the Subaru Forester 2.0X.
Volvo XC60 D5 Polestar Performance
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
182.8
103.9
181.5
182.8 in
Length
181.5 in
109.2 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo XC60 D5 Polestar Performance
Subaru Forester 2.0X
4202 lb
Curb Weight
3349 lb
5523 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4442 lb

Weight Difference:
853 lb
20.3 %

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

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

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Engine
Volvo XC60 D5 Polestar Performance
Subaru Forester 2.0X
Straight-five diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
4-cylinder boxer gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
D5244T23
Engine Code
FB20
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2.4 L / 117 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
227 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 6200 rpm
Volvo XC60 D5 Polestar Performance
227 hp
148 hp
Subaru Forester 2.0X
347 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
146 lb‑ft
at 4200 rpm
Volvo XC60 D5 Polestar Performance
347 lb‑ft
146 lb‑ft
Subaru Forester 2.0X
Performance
Volvo XC60 D5 Polestar Performance
Subaru Forester 2.0X
130 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo XC60 D5 Polestar Performance
62 mph
62
mph
mph
538 ft
0.000 sec

Subaru Forester 2.0X
▶ REPLAY
18.51 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.63 lb/hp
Volvo XC60 D5 Polestar Performance
18.51 lb/hp
22.63 lb/hp
Subaru Forester 2.0X
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo XC60 D5 Polestar Performance
Subaru Forester 2.0X
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Volvo XC60 D5 Polestar Performance
45 mpg
36 mpg
Subaru Forester 2.0X
40 mpg
city
29 mpg
49 mpg
highway
43 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
836 mi
Range
574 mi
Volvo XC60 D5 Polestar Performance
836 mi
574 mi
Subaru Forester 2.0X
Environmental Impact
107 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 D5 Polestar Performance
107 kWh
123.1 kWh
Subaru Forester 2.0X
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6
220 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
241 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo XC60 D5 Polestar Performance
Subaru Forester 2.0X
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1321 lb
Maximum Payload
1093 lb
14 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.3 cu ft










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