The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo XC60 DRIVe (10 - 12) vs. Subaru Forester 2.0X Automatic (08 - 11)
€ 35,800
€ 29,000
€ 35,800
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 DRIVe is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 2.6 inches longer, 4.4 inches wider and 0.5 inches taller than the Subaru Forester 2.0X.
Volvo XC60 DRIVe
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
182.2
103
179.5
182.2 in
Length
179.5 in
109.2 in
Wheelbase
103 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo XC60 DRIVe
Subaru Forester 2.0X
4072 lb
Curb Weight
3417 lb
5523 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4442 lb
Weight Difference:
655 lb
16.09 %
General
Volvo XC60 DRIVe
Subaru Forester 2.0X
D
Generation
SH
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 manual transmission
Transmission
4-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Volvo XC60 DRIVe
Subaru Forester 2.0X
Straight-five diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder boxer gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
D5204T3
Engine Code
FB20
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
161 hp
at 2900 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 6000 rpm
Volvo XC60 DRIVe
161 hp
148 hp
Subaru Forester 2.0X
295 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
145 lb‑ft
at 3200 rpm
Volvo XC60 DRIVe
295 lb‑ft
145 lb‑ft
Subaru Forester 2.0X
Performance
Volvo XC60 DRIVe
Subaru Forester 2.0X
124 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
10.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
469 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo XC60 DRIVe
62 mph
62
mph
mph
577 ft
0.000 sec
Subaru Forester 2.0X
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25.29 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.09 lb/hp
Volvo XC60 DRIVe
25.29 lb/hp
23.09 lb/hp
Subaru Forester 2.0X
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo XC60 DRIVe
Subaru Forester 2.0X
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
28 mpg
Volvo XC60 DRIVe
41 mpg
28 mpg
Subaru Forester 2.0X
34 mpg
city
21 mpg
48 mpg
highway
34 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
763 mi
Range
444 mi
Volvo XC60 DRIVe
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 DRIVe
117.3 kWh
159.2 kWh
Subaru Forester 2.0X
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo XC60 DRIVe
Subaru Forester 2.0X
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1451 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















