2001 Subaru Forester vs. 2006 Volvo XC90
To start off, 2006 Volvo XC90 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Subaru Forester. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Subaru Forester would be higher. At 4,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Volvo XC90 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Volvo XC90 (312 HP @ 5850 RPM) has 175 more horse power than 2001 Subaru Forester. (137 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Volvo XC90 should accelerate faster than 2001 Subaru Forester. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Volvo XC90 weights approximately 818 kg more than 2001 Subaru Forester. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2006 Volvo XC90 (441 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 255 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Subaru Forester. (186 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2006 Volvo XC90 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Subaru Forester.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Subaru Forester | 2006 Volvo XC90 | |
| Make | Subaru | Volvo |
| Model | Forester | XC90 |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2006 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1994 cc | 4408 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 137 HP | 312 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5850 RPM |
| Torque | 186 Nm | 441 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92.1 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 2188 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2870 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 80 L |
