2008 Subaru Forester vs. 2004 Volvo S60
To start off, 2008 Subaru Forester is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Volvo S60. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Volvo S60 would be higher. At 2,457 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Subaru Forester is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Volvo S60 weights approximately 144 kg more than 2008 Subaru Forester.
Because 2008 Subaru Forester is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Volvo S60. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 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, 2008 Subaru Forester (320 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Volvo S60. (281 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2008 Subaru Forester will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Volvo S60.
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2008 Subaru Forester | 2004 Volvo S60 | |
Make | Subaru | Volvo |
Model | Forester | S60 |
Year Released | 2008 | 2004 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2457 cc | 2401 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 128 HP |
Torque | 320 Nm | 281 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 205 km/hour | 200 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.9 seconds | 11.6 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 | 1425 kg | 1569 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4580 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 6.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 70 L |