2008 Subaru Forester vs. 2008 Volvo XC90
To start off, both 2008 Subaru Forester and 2008 Volvo XC90 were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,399 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Volvo XC90 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Volvo XC90 (311 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 138 more horse power than 2008 Subaru Forester. (173 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Volvo XC90 should accelerate faster than 2008 Subaru Forester. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Volvo XC90 weights approximately 580 kg more than 2008 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, 2008 Volvo XC90 (440 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 215 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Subaru Forester. (225 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2008 Volvo XC90 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Subaru Forester. 2008 Volvo XC90 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 XC90 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Subaru Forester | 2008 Volvo XC90 | |
| Make | Subaru | Volvo |
| Model | Forester | XC90 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2456 cc | 4399 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 173 HP | 311 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 225 Nm | 440 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 190 km/hour | 210 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.9 seconds | 7.3 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1608 kg | 2188 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 15.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.7 L/100km | 13.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 70 L |
