Subaru XV 2017 vs Subaru XV 2012

 
Subaru XV
2017 - 2021
Subaru XV
2012 - 2015
Gearbox: AutomaticAutomatic
Engine: 2.0 Petrol2.0 Petrol
Camshaft drive: Timing chainTiming belt
Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating.

Performance

Power: 150 HP150 HP
Torque: 196 NM196 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 10.6 seconds10.7 seconds
Subaru XV 2017 and Subaru XV 2012 have the same engine power, the torque is the same for both cars. Subaru XV 2017 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds faster.

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 7.16.6
Real fuel consumption: 8.6 l/100km8.0 l/100km
The Subaru XV 2012 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy.
By specification Subaru XV 2017 consumes 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Subaru XV 2012, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Subaru XV 2017 could require 75 litres more fuel.
By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Subaru XV 2017 consumes 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Subaru XV 2012.
Fuel tank capacity: 63 litres60 litres
Full fuel tank distance: 880 km in combined cycle900 km in combined cycle
1060 km on highway1090 km on highway
730 km with real consumption750 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)220 mm (8.7 inches)

Engines

Average engine lifespan: 350'000 km350'000 km
Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used.
Engine production duration: 14 years16 years
Engine spread: Used also on Subaru ForesterInstalled on at least 3 other car models, including Subaru Forester, Subaru Impreza, 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 XV 2012 might be a better choice in this respect.

Dimensions

Length: 4.47 m4.45 m
Width: 1.80 m1.78 m
Height: 1.62 m1.57 m
Subaru XV 2017 is larger.
Subaru XV 2017 is 2 cm longer than the Subaru XV 2012, 2 cm wider, while the height of Subaru XV 2017 is 5 cm higher.
Trunk capacity: 385 litres380 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
1290 litres1270 litres
Subaru XV 2017 has 5 litres more trunk space than the Subaru XV 2012. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Subaru XV 2017 (by 20 litres).
Turning diameter: 11.6 meters10.6 meters
The turning circle of the Subaru XV 2017 is 1 metres more than that of the Subaru XV 2012, which means Subaru XV 2017 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
Gross weight (kg): 1`940no data
Safety:
The Subaru XV 2012 scores significantly higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests.
Quality: no datano data
Average price (€): 21 20016 400
Pros and Cons: Subaru XV has
  • timing chain engine
Subaru XV has
  • timing belt engine
  • lower fuel consumption
  • better manoeuvrability
  • better safety assist technologies
  • lower price
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