2010 Volvo S80 vs. 2009 Subaru Forester
To start off, 2010 Volvo S80 is newer by 1 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 (6 cylinders), 2010 Volvo S80 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Volvo S80 (281 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 136 more horse power than 2009 Subaru Forester. (145 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Volvo S80 should accelerate faster than 2009 Subaru Forester. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Volvo S80 weights approximately 288 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.
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, 2010 Volvo S80 (400 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Subaru Forester. (350 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2010 Volvo S80 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Subaru Forester. 2010 Volvo S80 has automatic transmission and 2009 Subaru Forester has manual transmission. 2009 Subaru Forester will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Volvo S80 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Volvo S80 | 2009 Subaru Forester | |
| Make | Volvo | Subaru |
| Model | S80 | Forester |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3000 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 281 HP | 145 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | AWD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1838 kg | 1550 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4851 mm | 4559 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1862 mm | 1781 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1494 mm | 1674 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2835 mm | 2616 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.8 L/100km | 5.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 7.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 64 L |
