Subaru Forester 2018 vs Volvo XC60 2017
Select specific versions of each model (by engine capacity, power, drivetrain and gearbox) for an accurate comparison
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual/Automatic | |
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| Subaru Forester is available only with automatic gearbox, whereas Volvo XC60 has both automatic and manual transmission options. | |||
| 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 - 2.5 (petrol) | 2.0 (petrol, diesel, hybrid) | |
| Both cars are available with petrol engines. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 - 185 HP | 150 - 320 HP | |
| Torque: | 196 - 238 NM | 300 - 480 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.9 - 10.3 seconds | 5.3 - 10.2 seconds | |
| In general, Volvo XC60 are available with more powerful and dynamic engines than Subaru Forester. Select a car version for a more accurate comparison! | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.2 - 8.2 | 2.0 - 7.7 | |
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Subaru Forester petrol engines consumes on average 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than Volvo XC60. This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version! | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 220 - 221 mm (8.7 - 8.7 inches) | 216 - 400 mm (8.5 - 15.7 inches) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.63 m | 4.69 m | |
| Width: | 1.82 m | 1.92 m | |
| Height: | 1.73 m | 1.66 m | |
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Subaru Forester is smaller, but higher. Subaru Forester is 6 cm shorter than the Volvo XC60, 10 cm narrower, while the height of Subaru Forester is 7 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 2155 litres | 505 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1779 litres | 1432 litres | |
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Subaru Forester has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, The Volvo XC60 may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Subaru Forester (by 347 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 11.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Subaru Forester is 1 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: | ~ 2`223 kg | ~ 2`507 kg | |
| Net weight: | ~ 1`655 kg | ~ 2`007 kg | |
| Load capacity: | ~ 568 kg | ~ 500 kg | |
| Subaru Forester load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 12 procentiem more than Volvo XC60. Therefore, Subaru Forester is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | |||
| The Volvo XC60 scores significantly higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 17 000 | 23 400 | |
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