The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo XC60 T5 Polestar Performance AWD Geartronic (16 - 17) vs. Subaru Forester 2.0X Automatic (11 - 13)
€ 46,700

€ 29,800

€ 46,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Volvo XC60 T5 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 T5 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 T5 Polestar Performance
Subaru Forester 2.0X
4145 lb
Curb Weight
3285 lb
5523 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4442 lb

Weight Difference:
860 lb
20.75 %

General
Volvo XC60 T5 Polestar Performance
Subaru Forester 2.0X
D
Generation
SH
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

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

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
4-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Volvo XC60 T5 Polestar Performance
Subaru Forester 2.0X
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder boxer gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
B4204T11
Engine Code
FB20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
250 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 6000 rpm
Volvo XC60 T5 Polestar Performance
250 hp
148 hp
Subaru Forester 2.0X
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
146 lb‑ft
at 4200 rpm
Volvo XC60 T5 Polestar Performance
295 lb‑ft
146 lb‑ft
Subaru Forester 2.0X
Performance
Volvo XC60 T5 Polestar Performance
Subaru Forester 2.0X
130 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
7.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo XC60 T5 Polestar Performance
62 mph
62
mph
mph
564 ft
0.000 sec

Subaru Forester 2.0X
▶ REPLAY
16.58 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.2 lb/hp
Volvo XC60 T5 Polestar Performance
16.58 lb/hp
22.2 lb/hp
Subaru Forester 2.0X
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo XC60 T5 Polestar Performance
Subaru Forester 2.0X
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Volvo XC60 T5 Polestar Performance
31 mpg
31 mpg
Subaru Forester 2.0X
24 mpg
city
24 mpg
39 mpg
highway
37 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
580 mi
Range
497 mi
Volvo XC60 T5 Polestar Performance
580 mi
497 mi
Subaru Forester 2.0X
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).
142.1 kWh
Volvo XC60 T5 Polestar Performance
142.1 kWh
142.1 kWh
Subaru Forester 2.0X
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
282 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo XC60 T5 Polestar Performance
Subaru Forester 2.0X
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1378 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
14 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.7 cu ft










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