Subaru Forester 2011 vs Volvo XC60 2009
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 203 HP | |
| Torque: | 198 NM | 300 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.4 seconds | 8.9 seconds | |
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Volvo XC60 is a more dynamic driving. Subaru Forester engine produces 53 HP less power than Volvo XC60, whereas torque is 102 NM less than Volvo XC60. Due to the lower power, Subaru Forester reaches 100 km/h speed 3.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.5 | 8.5 | |
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The Subaru Forester is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Subaru Forester consumes 1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo XC60, which means that by driving the Subaru Forester over 15,000 km in a year you can save 150 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 64 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 850 km in combined cycle | 820 km in combined cycle | |
| 1010 km on highway | 1010 km on highway | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 16 years | 1 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Subaru Impreza, Subaru Legacy, Subaru XV | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Volvo S80, Volvo S60, Volvo V60 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Subaru Forester might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.56 m | 4.63 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.89 m | |
| Height: | 1.70 m | 1.71 m | |
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Subaru Forester is smaller. Subaru Forester is 7 cm shorter than the Volvo XC60, 11 cm narrower, while the height of Subaru Forester is 1 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 450 litres | 495 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1455 litres | |
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Volvo XC60 has more luggage space. Subaru Forester has 45 litres less trunk space than the Volvo XC60. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 11.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Subaru Forester is 1.3 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`015 | 2`500 | |
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| Quality: | average | high | |
| Volvo XC60 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Subaru Forester has serious deffects in 50 percent more cases than Volvo XC60, so Volvo XC60 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 6200 | 9400 | |
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