2007 Subaru Forester vs. 2006 Volvo S60
To start off, 2007 Subaru Forester is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Volvo S60. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Volvo S60 would be higher. At 2,521 cc (5 cylinders), 2006 Volvo S60 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Subaru Forester (227 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2006 Volvo S60. (207 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Subaru Forester should accelerate faster than 2006 Volvo S60. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Volvo S60 weights approximately 64 kg more than 2007 Subaru Forester.
Because 2007 Subaru Forester is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Volvo S60. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Subaru Forester will offer significantly more control. 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, both vehicles can yield 320 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
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2007 Subaru Forester | 2006 Volvo S60 | |
Make | Subaru | Volvo |
Model | Forester | S60 |
Year Released | 2007 | 2006 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2457 cc | 2521 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 227 HP | 207 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 320 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 1500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.4:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 210 km/hour | 230 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.5 seconds | 7.6 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1534 kg |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1810 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.7 L/100km | 9.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 70 L |