Subaru Impreza 2017 vs Subaru XV 2017
| Body: | Sedan | Crossover / SUV | |
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| Crossovers and SUVs have better off-road capabilities (higher ground clearance, can have 4x4 drive), they are preferable for driving on unpaved roads and rural areas. Also, the driver's seating position is higher in a crossover or SUVs, which provides better visibility also in city. This usually comes at the cost of higher fuel consumption, increased weight and higher maintenance costs. | |||
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 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: | 268 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 196 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.3 seconds | 10.6 seconds | |
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Subaru Impreza is more dynamic to drive. Subaru Impreza engine produces 118 HP more power than Subaru XV, whereas torque is 154 NM more than Subaru XV. Thanks to more power Subaru Impreza reaches 100 km/h speed 4.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.6 | 7.1 | |
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The Subaru XV is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Subaru Impreza consumes 1.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Subaru XV, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Subaru Impreza could require 225 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 63 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 690 km in combined cycle | 880 km in combined cycle | |
| 890 km on highway | 1060 km on highway | ||
| Subaru XV gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 300'000 km | 350'000 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: | 26 years | 14 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Used also on Subaru Forester | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.60 m | 4.47 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.62 m | |
| Subaru Impreza is 13 cm longer than the Subaru XV, width is practically the same , while the height of Subaru Impreza is 14 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 460 litres | 385 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
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Subaru Impreza has more luggage capacity. Subaru Impreza has 75 litres more trunk space than the Subaru XV. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 11.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Subaru Impreza is 0.6 metres less than that of the Subaru XV, which means Subaru Impreza can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`000 | 1`940 | |
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| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 24 600 | 21 200 | |
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