2010 Subaru Forester vs. 2013 Volvo XC60
To start off, 2013 Volvo XC60 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Subaru Forester. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Subaru Forester would be higher. At 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Volvo XC60 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Volvo XC60 (321 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 151 more horse power than 2010 Subaru Forester. (170 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Volvo XC60 should accelerate faster than 2010 Subaru Forester. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Volvo XC60 weights approximately 421 kg more than 2010 Subaru Forester. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are all wheel drive (AWD) - 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, 2013 Volvo XC60 (480 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 250 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Subaru Forester. (230 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2013 Volvo XC60 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Subaru Forester.
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2010 Subaru Forester | 2013 Volvo XC60 | |
Make | Subaru | Volvo |
Model | Forester | XC60 |
Year Released | 2010 | 2013 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2500 cc | 3000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 6 valves |
Horse Power | 170 HP | 321 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 230 Nm | 480 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | AWD | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1497 kg | 1918 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4559 mm | 4627 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1781 mm | 1891 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1699 mm | 1713 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2616 mm | 2774 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.7 L/100km | 8.5 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 12.1 L/100km |