Subaru XV 2012 vs Subaru Outback 2013
| Body: | Crossover / SUV | Estate car / wagon | |
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| Crossovers and SUVs have better off-road capabilities (higher ground clearance, can have 4x4 drive), they are preferable for driving on unpaved roads and rural areas. Also, the driver's seating position is higher in a crossover or SUVs, which provides better visibility also in city. This usually comes at the cost of higher fuel consumption, increased weight and higher maintenance costs. | |||
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 114 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 150 NM | 350 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.8 seconds | 9.7 seconds | |
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Subaru Outback is a more dynamic driving. Subaru XV engine produces 36 HP less power than Subaru Outback, whereas torque is 200 NM less than Subaru Outback. Due to the lower power, Subaru XV reaches 100 km/h speed 4.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.3 | 6.3 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 64 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 950 km in combined cycle | 1010 km in combined cycle | |
| 1090 km on highway | 1140 km on highway | ||
| Subaru Outback gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 300'000 km | 350'000 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 Outback engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 13 years | 16 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Subaru Forester, Subaru Legacy | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Subaru Outback might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.45 m | 4.79 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.57 m | 1.61 m | |
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Subaru XV is smaller. Subaru XV is 34 cm shorter than the Subaru Outback, 4 cm narrower, while the height of Subaru XV is 4 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 380 litres | 526 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1270 litres | no data | |
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Subaru Outback has more luggage space. Subaru XV has 146 litres less trunk space than the Subaru Outback. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Subaru XV is 0.4 metres less than that of the Subaru Outback, which means Subaru XV can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 2`100 | |
| Safety: | |||
| The Subaru XV scores higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 16 400 | 17 800 | |
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