The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo XC60 T5 Polestar Performance Geartronic (15 - 16) vs. Subaru Forester 2.0X (15 - 18)
€ 43,400

€ 25,900

€ 43,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,900
ⓘ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 slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 1.3 inches longer, 3.8 inches wider and 1.1 inches taller than the Subaru Forester 2.0X.
Volvo XC60 T5 Polestar Performance
Subaru Forester 2.0X
67.4
74.4
83.5
66.3
70.7
80.7
74.4 in
Width
70.7 in
83.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.7 in
67.4 in
Height
66.3 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 T5 Polestar Performance
Subaru Forester 2.0X
4043 lb
Curb Weight
3258 lb
5523 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4442 lb

Weight Difference:
785 lb
19.41 %

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

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

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual 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 6200 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
118 mph
7.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec

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

Subaru Forester 2.0X
▶ REPLAY
16.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.01 lb/hp
Volvo XC60 T5 Polestar Performance
16.17 lb/hp
22.01 lb/hp
Subaru Forester 2.0X
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo XC60 T5 Polestar Performance
Subaru Forester 2.0X
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Volvo XC60 T5 Polestar Performance
35 mpg
34 mpg
Subaru Forester 2.0X
27 mpg
city
28 mpg
43 mpg
highway
39 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
649 mi
Range
541 mi
Volvo XC60 T5 Polestar Performance
649 mi
541 mi
Subaru Forester 2.0X
Environmental Impact
127 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).
130.7 kWh
Volvo XC60 T5 Polestar Performance
127 kWh
130.7 kWh
Subaru Forester 2.0X
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
257 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo XC60 T5 Polestar Performance
Subaru Forester 2.0X
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1479 lb
Maximum Payload
1184 lb
14 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.3 cu ft










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