The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo XC60 D5 Polestar Performance AWD Geartronic (15 - 17) vs. Subaru Forester 2.0X Automatic (08 - 11)
€ 47,000

€ 29,000

€ 47,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Volvo XC60 D5 Polestar Performance is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 3.3 inches longer, 4.4 inches wider and 0.5 inches taller than the Subaru Forester 2.0X.
Volvo XC60 D5 Polestar Performance
Subaru Forester 2.0X
67.4
74.4
83.5
66.9
70.1
78.9
74.4 in
Width
70.1 in
83.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.9 in
67.4 in
Height
66.9 in
109.2
182.8
103
179.5
182.8 in
Length
179.5 in
109.2 in
Wheelbase
103 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo XC60 D5 Polestar Performance
Subaru Forester 2.0X
4222 lb
Curb Weight
3417 lb
5523 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4442 lb

Weight Difference:
805 lb
19.07 %

General
Volvo XC60 D5 Polestar Performance
Subaru Forester 2.0X
D
Generation
SH
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 automatic transmission
Transmission
4-speed automatic transmission
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 6000 rpm
Volvo XC60 D5 Polestar Performance
227 hp
148 hp
Subaru Forester 2.0X
347 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
145 lb‑ft
at 3200 rpm
Volvo XC60 D5 Polestar Performance
347 lb‑ft
145 lb‑ft
Subaru Forester 2.0X
Performance
Volvo XC60 D5 Polestar Performance
Subaru Forester 2.0X
130 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
364 ft
0.000 sec

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

Subaru Forester 2.0X
▶ REPLAY
18.6 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.09 lb/hp
Volvo XC60 D5 Polestar Performance
18.6 lb/hp
23.09 lb/hp
Subaru Forester 2.0X
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo XC60 D5 Polestar Performance
Subaru Forester 2.0X
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
28 mpg
Volvo XC60 D5 Polestar Performance
41 mpg
28 mpg
Subaru Forester 2.0X
35 mpg
city
21 mpg
46 mpg
highway
34 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
763 mi
Range
444 mi
Volvo XC60 D5 Polestar Performance
763 mi
444 mi
Subaru Forester 2.0X
Environmental Impact
117.3 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).
159.2 kWh
Volvo XC60 D5 Polestar Performance
117.3 kWh
159.2 kWh
Subaru Forester 2.0X
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo XC60 D5 Polestar Performance
Subaru Forester 2.0X
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1301 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
14 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.7 cu ft










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