Car comparison

Subaru Forester IV · Facelift 2016 Sport 2.0 TvsVolvo XC90 II 2.0 D5

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Subaru Forester IV · Facelift 2016

Sport 2.0 T

240 hp1998 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSUV2016-2018
VS

Volvo XC90 II

2.0 D5

235 hp1969 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTwin-turboSUV2018-2019

Comparison overview

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

Best choices

Subaru Forester IV Facelift 2016 Sport 2.0 T

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.5 s
  • Fastest top speed
    221 km/h
    137 mph
  • Most powerful
    240 hp
    179 kW
  • Lightest
    1,624 kg
    3,580 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    148 hp/t
    110 kW/t
    6.8 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    505 L
  • Best overall score
    63/100
  • Best performance score
    52/100
  • Best practicality score
    85/100

Volvo XC90 II 2.0 D5

  • Highest torque
    480 Nm
    354 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.2 L/100 km
    37.9 mpg US
    45.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    7.2 L/100 km
    32.7 mpg US
    39.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.6 L/100 km
    42.0 mpg US
    50.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    162 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    1,145 km
    712 mi
  • Best economy score
    90/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelSubaruForester IVFacelift 2016Sport 2.0 TVolvoXC90 II2.0 D5
Power
240hp179kW
235hp175kW
Torque
350Nm258lb-ft
480Nm354lb-ft
Curb weight
1,624kg3,580lb
2,205kg4,861lb
Gross weight
2,110kg4,652lb
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Top speed
221 km/h
137 mph
220 km/h
137 mph
To 99% top speed
79.1s99% target: 219 km/h / 136 mph
Calculated
98.6s99% target: 218 km/h / 135 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.5s
7.8s
0-200 km/h
36.4s
Calculated
43.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.1s
Calculated
7.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.5L/100 km27.7mpg US33.2mpg UK
6.2L/100 km37.9mpg US45.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
11.2L/100 km21mpg US25.2mpg UK
7.2L/100 km32.7mpg US39.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7L/100 km33.6mpg US40.4mpg UK
5.6L/100 km42mpg US50.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.4s
Calculated
15.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
148hp/t110kW/t67hp/1000 lb
Calculated
107hp/t79kW/t48hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
216Nm/t144lb-ft/ton
Calculated
218Nm/t146lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
706km439mi
Calculated
1,145km712mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,998cc122cu in
1,969cc120cu in
Length
4,595mm181in
4,950mm195in
Width
1,795mm71in
1,923mm76in
Height
1,735mm68in
1,776mm70in
Wheelbase
2,640mm104in
2,984mm117in
Front track
1,545mm61in
1,673mm66in
Rear track
1,555mm61in
1,675mm66in
Ground clearance
220mm9in
238mm9in
Trunk volume
505L
314L
Max trunk volume
1,557L
1,886L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
60L
71L
CO2 emissions
197g/km
162g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Subaru Forester IV Facelift 2016 Sport 2.0 TVolvo XC90 II 2.0 D5PowerTorque
  • Subaru Forester IV Facelift 2016 Sport 2.0 T: Power / Torque
  • Volvo XC90 II 2.0 D5: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
SubaruForester IVFacelift 2016Sport 2.0 T5,600 rpm2,400-3,600 rpm5,850 rpm
VolvoXC90 II2.0 D54,000 rpm1,740-2,220 rpm5,000 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricSubaruForester IVFacelift 2016Sport 2.0 TVolvoXC90 II2.0 D5
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.1 s
7.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.5 s
7.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
36.4 s
43.6 s
Top speed
221 km/h
137 mph
220 km/h
137 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
6.7 s
6.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.1 s
10.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.0 s
13.1 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.4 s
15.7 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
149 km/h
93 mph
144 km/h
89 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SubaruForester IVFacelift 2016Sport 2.0 T
240 hp
179 kW
VolvoXC90 II2.0 D5
235 hp
175 kW

Subaru Forester IV Facelift 2016 Sport 2.0 T has 5 hp more than Volvo XC90 II 2.0 D5.

The biggest power difference is between Volvo XC90 II 2.0 D5 and Subaru Forester IV Facelift 2016 Sport 2.0 T: 5 hp (4 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SubaruForester IVFacelift 2016Sport 2.0 T
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
VolvoXC90 II2.0 D5
480 Nm
354 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SubaruForester IVFacelift 2016Sport 2.0 T
1,624 kg
3,580 lb
VolvoXC90 II2.0 D5
2,205 kg
4,861 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SubaruForester IVFacelift 2016Sport 2.0 T
221 km/h
137 mph
VolvoXC90 II2.0 D5
220 km/h
137 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SubaruForester IVFacelift 2016Sport 2.0 T7.5 s
VolvoXC90 II2.0 D57.8 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Subaru Forester IV Facelift 2016 Sport 2.0 T and Volvo XC90 II 2.0 D5: 0.3 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SubaruForester IVFacelift 2016Sport 2.0 T
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK
VolvoXC90 II2.0 D5
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volvo XC90 II 2.0 D5 and Subaru Forester IV Facelift 2016 Sport 2.0 T: 2.3 L/100 km.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SubaruForester IVFacelift 2016Sport 2.0 T
148 hp/t
110 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp
VolvoXC90 II2.0 D5
107 hp/t
79 kW/t
9.4 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SubaruForester IVFacelift 2016Sport 2.0 T
706 km
439 mi
VolvoXC90 II2.0 D5
1,145 km
712 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
SubaruForester IVFacelift 2016Sport 2.0 T
240 hp
179 kW
7.5 s
221 km/h
137 mph
VolvoXC90 II2.0 D5
235 hp
175 kW
7.8 s
220 km/h
137 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
SubaruForester IVFacelift 2016Sport 2.0 T
Power
240 hp
179 kW
0-100 km/h7.5 s
Top speed
221 km/h
137 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
505 L
17.8 cu ft
Length
4,595 mm
180.9 in
Height
1,735 mm
68.3 in
VolvoXC90 II2.0 D5
Power
235 hp
175 kW
0-100 km/h7.8 s
Top speed
220 km/h
137 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
314 L
11.1 cu ft
Length
4,950 mm
194.9 in
Height
1,776 mm
69.9 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
SubaruForester IVFacelift 2016Sport 2.0 T
Power
240 hp
179 kW
0-100 km/h7.5 s
Top speed
221 km/h
137 mph
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK
VolvoXC90 II2.0 D5
Power
235 hp
175 kW
0-100 km/h7.8 s
Top speed
220 km/h
137 mph
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK

Volvo XC90 II 2.0 D5 is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
SubaruForester IVFacelift 2016Sport 2.0 T
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK
7.5 s
VolvoXC90 II2.0 D5
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
7.8 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
SubaruForester IVFacelift 2016Sport 2.0 T
148 hp/t
110 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK
VolvoXC90 II2.0 D5
107 hp/t
79 kW/t
9.4 kg/hp
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleSubaruForester IVFacelift 2016Sport 2.0 TVolvoXC90 II2.0 D5
Power
240 hp
179 kW
235 hp
175 kW
Torque
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
480 Nm
354 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.5 s
7.8 s
Top speed
221 km/h
137 mph
220 km/h
137 mph
Lightness
1,624 kg
3,580 lb
2,205 kg
4,861 lb
Fuel consumption
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
505 L
17.8 cu ft
Length
4,595 mm
180.9 in
Height
1,735 mm
68.3 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
314 L
11.1 cu ft
Length
4,950 mm
194.9 in
Height
1,776 mm
69.9 in
Range score
706 km
439 mi
1,145 km
712 mi
CO2 score
197 g/km
162 g/km
Trunk score
505 L
17.8 cu ft
314 L
11.1 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
148 hp/t
110 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp
107 hp/t
79 kW/t
9.4 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleSubaru Forester IV Facelift 2016 Sport 2.0 TVolvo XC90 II 2.0 D5
Consumption8.5 L/100 km27.7 mpg US33.2 mpg UK6.2 L/100 km37.9 mpg US45.6 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km14.88 LC100 km10.85 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi23.94 LC100 mi17.46 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,275 L337 US gal280 UK gal930 L246 US gal205 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,231 LC/year1,628 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Subaru Forester IV Facelift 2016 Sport 2.0 T

  • Has 5 hp more
  • Is 581 kg lighter
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 1 km/h (1 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 41 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 191 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Highest CO2 emissions

Volvo XC90 II 2.0 D5

  • Has 130 Nm more
  • Uses 2.3 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 439 km (273 mi) more estimated range
  • Emits 35 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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