Kia Sportage 2018 vs Subaru XV 2017

 
Kia Sportage
2018 -
Subaru XV
2017 - 2021
Gearbox: AutomaticAutomatic
Engine: 1.6 Petrol2.0 Petrol
Camshaft drive: Timing chainTiming chain

Performance

Power: 177 HP150 HP
Torque: 265 NM196 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 9.1 seconds10.6 seconds
Kia Sportage is more dynamic to drive.
Kia Sportage engine produces 27 HP more power than Subaru XV, whereas torque is 69 NM more than Subaru XV. Thanks to more power Kia Sportage reaches 100 km/h speed 1.5 seconds faster.

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 6.87.1
Real fuel consumption: 8.8 l/100km8.6 l/100km
By specification Kia Sportage consumes 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Subaru XV, which means that by driving the Kia Sportage over 15,000 km in a year you can save 45 litres of fuel.
But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Kia Sportage consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Subaru XV.
Fuel tank capacity: 62 litres63 litres
Full fuel tank distance: 910 km in combined cycle880 km in combined cycle
910 km on highway1060 km on highway
700 km with real consumption730 km with real consumption

Drive type

Wheel drive type: All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
Ground clearance: 172 mm (6.8 inches)221 mm (8.7 inches)
Because of the higher ground clearance, Subaru XV can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds.

Engines

Average engine lifespan: 250'000 km350'000 km
Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Subaru XV engine could be longer.
Engine production duration: 13 years14 years
Engine spread: Installed on at least 9 other car models, including Kia Ceed, Hyundai Sonata, Hyundai Tucson, Hyundai ElantraUsed also on Subaru Forester
In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Kia Sportage might be a better choice in this respect.

Dimensions

Length: 4.49 m4.47 m
Width: 1.86 m1.80 m
Height: 1.65 m1.62 m
Kia Sportage is larger.
Kia Sportage is 2 cm longer than the Subaru XV, 6 cm wider, while the height of Kia Sportage is 3 cm higher.
Trunk capacity: 503 litres385 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
1492 litres1290 litres
Kia Sportage has more luggage capacity.
Kia Sportage has 118 litres more trunk space than the Subaru XV. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Kia Sportage (by 202 litres).
Turning diameter: 11 meters11.6 meters
The turning circle of the Kia Sportage is 0.6 metres less than that of the Subaru XV, which means Kia Sportage can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
Gross weight (kg): 2`2001`940
Safety:
Subaru XV scores higher in safety tests. The Kia Sportage scores higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests.
Quality:
below average
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Average price (€): 22 40019 800
Pros and Cons: Kia Sportage has
  • more power
  • more dynamic
  • roomier boot
  • better manoeuvrability
  • better safety assist technologies
Subaru XV has
  • higher ground clearance
  • longer expected engine lifespan
  • higher safety
  • lower price
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