Subaru Forester 2018 vs Volvo XC60 2017

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Subaru Forester
2018 -
Volvo XC60
2017 - 2021
Gearbox: Automatic Manual/Automatic
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)

Performance

Power: 150 - 185 HP150 - 320 HP
Torque: 196 - 238 NM300 - 480 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 9.9 - 10.3 seconds5.3 - 10.2 seconds
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Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 7.2 - 8.22.0 - 7.7
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!

Dimensions

Length: 4.63 m4.69 m
Width: 1.82 m1.92 m
Height: 1.73 m1.66 m
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: 505 litres505 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
no data1432 litres
Turning diameter: 10.8 meters11.8 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 (kg): ~ 2`223~ 2`507
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 (€): 26 20029 400
Pros and Cons: Subaru Forester has
  • automatic transmission only
  • only petrol engines available
  • better manoeuvrability
  • lower price
Volvo XC60 has
  • both manual and automatic
  • also available in 2WD
  • petrol, diesel and hybrid engines available
  • lower fuel consumption for petrol engines
  • better safety assist technologies
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