Subaru XV 2017 vs Kia Sportage 2018
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 177 HP | |
| Torque: | 196 NM | 265 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.6 seconds | 9.1 seconds | |
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Kia Sportage is a more dynamic driving. Subaru XV engine produces 27 HP less power than Kia Sportage, whereas torque is 69 NM less than Kia Sportage. Due to the lower power, Subaru XV reaches 100 km/h speed 1.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.1 | 6.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.6 l/100km | 8.8 l/100km | |
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By specification Subaru XV consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Kia Sportage, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Subaru XV could require 45 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, 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 | 910 km in combined cycle | |
| 1060 km on highway | 910 km on highway | ||
| 730 km with real consumption | 700 km with real consumption | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Ground clearance: | 221 mm (8.7 inches) | 172 mm (6.8 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: | 350'000 km | 250'000 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: | 14 years | 13 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Subaru Forester | Installed on at least 9 other car models, including Kia Ceed, Hyundai Sonata, Hyundai Tucson, Hyundai Elantra | |
| 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: | 4.47 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 | 503 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1290 litres | 1492 litres | |
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Kia Sportage has more luggage space. Subaru XV has 118 litres less trunk space than the Kia Sportage. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Kia Sportage (by 202 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.6 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Subaru XV is 0.6 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`200 | |
| 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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