The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo XC60 T5 Polestar Performance Geartronic (18 - 19) vs. Subaru Forester 2.0ie Lineartronic (20 - ..)
€ 50,900

€ 35,000

€ 50,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Volvo XC60 T5 Polestar Performance is 2.5 inches longer, 3.4 inches wider and 2.8 inches lower than the Subaru Forester 2.0ie.
Volvo XC60 T5 Polestar Performance
Subaru Forester 2.0ie
65.3
74.9
83.3
68.1
71.5
81.3
74.9 in
Width
71.5 in
83.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.3 in
65.3 in
Height
68.1 in
112.8
184.6
105.1
182.1
184.6 in
Length
182.1 in
112.8 in
Wheelbase
105.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo XC60 T5 Polestar Performance
Subaru Forester 2.0ie
3904 lb
Curb Weight
3651 lb
5225 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4817 lb

Weight Difference:
254 lb
6.51 %

General
Volvo XC60 T5 Polestar Performance
Subaru Forester 2.0ie
U
Generation
S5
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
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Engine
Volvo XC60 T5 Polestar Performance
Subaru Forester 2.0ie
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
B4204T26
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 5600 rpm
Volvo XC60 T5 Polestar Performance
250 hp
148 hp
Subaru Forester 2.0ie
295 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
143 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Volvo XC60 T5 Polestar Performance
295 lb‑ft
143 lb‑ft
Subaru Forester 2.0ie
Performance
Volvo XC60 T5 Polestar Performance
Subaru Forester 2.0ie
130 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec

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

Subaru Forester 2.0ie
▶ REPLAY
15.62 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.67 lb/hp
Volvo XC60 T5 Polestar Performance
15.62 lb/hp
24.67 lb/hp
Subaru Forester 2.0ie
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo XC60 T5 Polestar Performance
Subaru Forester 2.0ie
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Volvo XC60 T5 Polestar Performance
33 mpg
35 mpg
Subaru Forester 2.0ie
26 mpg
city
32 mpg
39 mpg
highway
37 mpg
18.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.7 gal
621 mi
Range
445 mi
Volvo XC60 T5 Polestar Performance
621 mi
445 mi
Subaru Forester 2.0ie
Environmental Impact
134.5 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).
127 kWh
Volvo XC60 T5 Polestar Performance
134.5 kWh
127 kWh
Subaru Forester 2.0ie
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
306 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
298 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Volvo XC60 T5 Polestar Performance
Subaru Forester 2.0ie
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1321 lb
Maximum Payload
1166 lb
14.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.4 cu ft








40.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
50.4 cu ft