2008 Subaru Forester vs. 2008 Volvo S60
To start off, both 2008 Subaru Forester and 2008 Volvo S60 were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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. 2008 Volvo S60 weights approximately 31 kg more than 2008 Subaru Forester.
Because 2008 Subaru Forester is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 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 99 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Volvo S60. (221 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2008 Subaru Forester will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Volvo S60. 2008 Volvo S60 has automatic transmission and 2008 Subaru Forester has manual transmission. 2008 Subaru Forester will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Volvo S60 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2008 Subaru Forester | 2008 Volvo S60 | |
Make | Subaru | Volvo |
Model | Forester | S60 |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2457 cc | 2435 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 138 HP |
Torque | 320 Nm | 221 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 205 km/hour | 210 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 6 seconds | 10.7 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1501 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.7 L/100km | 8.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 70 L |