2011 Volvo XC70 vs. 2000 Subaru Forester
To start off, 2011 Volvo XC70 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Subaru Forester. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Subaru Forester would be higher. At 2,000 cc (5 cylinders), 2011 Volvo XC70 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Volvo XC70 weights approximately 494 kg more than 2000 Subaru Forester.
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, 2011 Volvo XC70 (400 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 224 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Subaru Forester. (176 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2011 Volvo XC70 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Subaru Forester.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Volvo XC70 | 2000 Subaru Forester | |
| Make | Volvo | Subaru |
| Model | XC70 | Forester |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2000 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2000 cc | 1994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 123 HP |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 176 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | AWD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed shiftable automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1880 kg | 1386 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4838 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1862 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1604 mm | 1600 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2815 mm | 2530 mm |
