2009 Subaru Forester vs. 2013 Volvo S60
To start off, 2013 Volvo S60 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Subaru Forester. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Subaru Forester would be higher. At 3,000 cc (5 cylinders), 2013 Volvo S60 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Volvo S60 (247 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 2009 Subaru Forester. (225 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Volvo S60 should accelerate faster than 2009 Subaru Forester. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Volvo S60 weights approximately 178 kg more than 2009 Subaru Forester. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2013 Volvo S60 (361 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Subaru Forester. (306 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2013 Volvo S60 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Subaru Forester.
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2009 Subaru Forester | 2013 Volvo S60 | |
Make | Subaru | Volvo |
Model | Forester | S60 |
Year Released | 2009 | 2013 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2457 cc | 3000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | W |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 5 valves |
Horse Power | 225 HP | 247 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 306 Nm | 361 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 99.5 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 93 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | CVT |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1435 kg | 1613 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4628 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 2097 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1484 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2776 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.8 L/100km | 6.6 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 10.5 L/100km |