Subaru XV 2012 vs Mercedes GLA 2013
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 156 HP | |
| Torque: | 196 NM | 250 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.7 seconds | 8.8 seconds | |
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Mercedes GLA is a more dynamic driving. Subaru XV engine produces 6 HP less power than Mercedes GLA, whereas torque is 54 NM less than Mercedes GLA. Due to the lower power, Subaru XV reaches 100 km/h speed 1.9 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.6 | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 50 litres | |
| 750 km with real consumption | 610 km with real consumption | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 16 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Subaru Forester, Subaru Impreza, Subaru Legacy | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes A klase, Mercedes B klase, Mercedes CLA | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Mercedes GLA engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.45 m | 4.42 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.57 m | 1.49 m | |
| Subaru XV is 3 cm longer than the Mercedes GLA, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Subaru XV is 8 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 380 litres | 421 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1270 litres | 1235 litres | |
| Despite its longer length, Subaru XV has 41 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes GLA. This could mean that the Subaru XV uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Subaru XV (by 35 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 11.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Subaru XV is 1.2 metres less than that of the Mercedes GLA, which means Subaru XV can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 1`920 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Mercedes GLA scores higher in safety tests. 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 | 23 800 | |
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