Subaru Forester 2011 vs Volvo XC60 2008

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Subaru Forester
2011 - 2013
Volvo XC60
2008 - 2013
Gearbox: Manual/AutomaticManual/Automatic
Wheel drive type: All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)Front wheel drive (FWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
Subaru Forester is available only with four wheel (4x4) drive, while Volvo XC60 can be equipped with front wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive. All-wheel drive models tend to consume more fuel, so if you don't need off road capabilities, Volvo XC60 also offers 2-wheel drive versions for fuel economy. 2WD versions also have lower maintenance costs.
Engines: 2.0 - 2.52.0 - 3.0

Performance

Power: 147 - 263 HP163 - 285 HP
Torque: 198 - 350 NM300 - 440 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 6.5 - 12.4 seconds7.5 - 10.9 seconds
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Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 6.3 - 10.56.0 - 11.9
Subaru Forester petrol engines consumes on average 1 litres less fuel per 100 km than Volvo XC60. On average, Subaru Forester equipped with diesel engines consume 0.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo XC60.
This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version!

Dimensions

Length: 4.56 m4.63 m
Width: 1.78 m1.89 m
Height: 1.69 m1.71 m
Subaru Forester is smaller.
Subaru Forester is 7 cm shorter than the Volvo XC60, 11 cm narrower, while the height of Subaru Forester is 2 cm lower.
Trunk capacity: 450 litres495 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
no data1455 litres
Volvo XC60 has more luggage space.
Subaru Forester has 45 litres less trunk space than the Volvo XC60.
Turning diameter: 10.6 meters12.1 meters
The turning circle of the Subaru Forester is 1.5 metres less than that of the Volvo XC60, which means Subaru Forester can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
Gross weight (kg): ~ 2`027~ 2`499
Safety:
Quality:
average

high
Average price (€): 60009400
Pros and Cons: Subaru Forester has
  • lower fuel consumption
  • better manoeuvrability
  • lower price
Volvo XC60 has
  • also available in 2WD
  • roomier boot
  • fewer faults
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