Subaru Forester 2011 vs Volvo XC60 2009
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.4 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 147 HP | 175 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 420 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.4 seconds | 9.8 seconds | |
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Volvo XC60 is a more dynamic driving. Subaru Forester engine produces 28 HP less power than Volvo XC60, whereas torque is 70 NM less than Volvo XC60. Due to the lower power, Subaru Forester reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.3 | 6.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.9 l/100km | 7.6 l/100km | |
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The Subaru Forester is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Subaru Forester consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo XC60, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Subaru Forester could require 45 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Subaru Forester consumes 0.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo XC60. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 64 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1010 km in combined cycle | 1160 km in combined cycle | |
| 1140 km on highway | 1400 km on highway | ||
| 920 km with real consumption | 920 km with real consumption | ||
| Volvo XC60 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | |
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`050 | 2`505 | |
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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 (€): | 6000 | 9400 | |
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