Subaru Forester vs Volvo V60 – Differences & prices compared

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

Costs and Efficiency: Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Subaru Forester has the clearly advantage in terms of price – starting at 34700 £, while the Volvo V60 starts at 41600 £. That’s a price difference of about 6943 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Volvo V60 manages with 2.40 L and is therefore strongly more efficient than the Subaru Forester with 8.10 L. The difference is about 5.70 L per 100 km.

Engine and Performance: Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine performance, the Volvo V60 clearly takes the lead – with 455 HP compared to 136 HP. That’s a power increase of roughly 319 HP.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Volvo V60 is strongly faster – completing the sprint in 4.60 s, while the Subaru Forester takes 12.20 s. That makes it around 7.60 s quicker.

In terms of top speed, the Subaru Forester is slightly ahead – reaching 188 km/h, while the Volvo V60 tops out at 180 km/h. The difference is roughly 8 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Volvo V60 pulls markedly stronger, offering 709 Nm compared to 182 Nm. That’s about 527 Nm difference.

Space and Everyday Use: Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Both vehicles offer enough space for 5 passengers.

The Subaru Forester is slightly lighter – 1693 kg compared to 1734 kg. The weight difference is around 41 kg.

In trunk capacity, the Volvo V60 takes the lead – 519 L compared to 508 L. That’s around 11 L difference.

In maximum load capacity, Subaru Forester wins – up to 1731 L, about 300 L more than the Volvo V60.

Payload capacity also favors the Volvo V60 hardly any – 506 kg compared to 492 kg. The difference is roughly 14 kg.

Overall, the Volvo V60 proves to be outperforms the competitor in nearly every area and secures the title of DriveDuel Champion.
It impresses with the more balanced overall package and is the more versatile choice for everyday driving.