Subaru XV 2017 vs Kia Sportage 2018
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 196 NM | 192 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.6 seconds | 11.6 seconds | |
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Subaru XV is more dynamic to drive. Subaru XV and Kia Sportage have the same engine power, but Subaru XV torque is 4 NM more than Kia Sportage. Subaru XV reaches 100 km/h speed 1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.1 | 8.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.6 l/100km | 8.8 l/100km | |
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The Subaru XV is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Subaru XV consumes 1.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Kia Sportage, which means that by driving the Subaru XV over 15,000 km in a year you can save 180 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Subaru XV consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Kia Sportage. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 63 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 880 km in combined cycle | 740 km in combined cycle | |
| 1060 km on highway | 920 km on highway | ||
| 730 km with real consumption | 700 km with real consumption | ||
| Subaru XV gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Ground clearance: | 221 mm (8.7 inches) | 182 mm (7.2 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 | |||
| Engine production duration: | 14 years | 14 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Subaru Forester | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including Hyundai Sonata, Hyundai Tucson, Hyundai i40, Kia Optima | |
| 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. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Kia Sportage 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: | 4.47 m | 4.49 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.62 m | 1.65 m | |
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Subaru XV is smaller. Subaru XV is 2 cm shorter than the Kia Sportage, 6 cm narrower, while the height of Subaru XV is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 385 litres | 466 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1290 litres | no data | |
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Kia Sportage has more luggage space. Subaru XV has 81 litres less trunk space than the Kia Sportage. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.6 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Subaru XV is 1 metres more than that of the Kia Sportage, which means Subaru XV can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`940 | 2`130 | |
| 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: | no data | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 21 200 | 24 000 | |
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