Subaru XV 2017 vs Lexus UX 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 | 178 HP | |
| Torque: | 196 NM | 180 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.6 seconds | 8.7 seconds | |
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Lexus UX is a more dynamic driving. Subaru XV engine produces 28 HP less power than Lexus UX, but torque is 16 NM more than Lexus UX. Due to the lower power, Subaru XV reaches 100 km/h speed 1.9 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.1 | 4.8 | |
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The Lexus UX is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Subaru XV consumes 2.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Lexus UX, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Subaru XV could require 345 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 63 litres | 43 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 880 km in combined cycle | 890 km in combined cycle | |
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Ground clearance: | 221 mm (8.7 inches) | 160 mm (6.3 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 | 280'000 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 | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Subaru Forester | Used only for this car | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Subaru XV might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Lexus UX 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 | 4.50 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.84 m | |
| Height: | 1.62 m | 1.52 m | |
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Subaru XV is smaller, but higher. Subaru XV is 3 cm shorter than the Lexus UX, 4 cm narrower, while the height of Subaru XV is 10 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 385 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1290 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 11.6 meters | 11.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Subaru XV is 0.4 metres more than that of the Lexus UX, which means Subaru XV can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`940 | 2`110 | |
| Safety: | |||
| The Lexus UX scores higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 21 200 | 31 600 | |
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