Subaru Impreza 2008 vs Subaru XV 2012

 
Subaru Impreza
2008 - 2010
Subaru XV
2012 - 2015
Body: SedanCrossover / SUV
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: AutomaticAutomatic
Engine: 1.5 Petrol1.6 Petrol
Camshaft drive: Timing beltTiming 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: 107 HP114 HP
Torque: 142 NM150 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 15 seconds13.8 seconds
Subaru XV is a more dynamic driving.
Subaru Impreza engine produces 7 HP less power than Subaru XV, whereas torque is 8 NM less than Subaru XV. Due to the lower power, Subaru Impreza reaches 100 km/h speed 1.2 seconds later.

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 7.56.3
The Subaru XV is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy.
Subaru Impreza consumes 1.2 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 180 litres more fuel.
Fuel tank capacity: 60 litres60 litres
Full fuel tank distance: 800 km in combined cycle950 km in combined cycle
950 km on highway1090 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: 350'000 km300'000 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 Impreza engine could be longer.
Engine production duration: 6 years13 years
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.

Dimensions

Length: 4.58 m4.45 m
Width: 1.74 m1.78 m
Height: 1.48 m1.57 m
Subaru Impreza is 13 cm longer than the Subaru XV, 4 cm narrower, while the height of Subaru Impreza is 10 cm lower.
Trunk capacity: no data380 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
no data1270 litres
Turning diameter: 11 meters10.6 meters
The turning circle of the Subaru Impreza is 0.4 metres more than that of the Subaru XV, which means Subaru Impreza can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
Gross weight (kg): no datano data
Safety:
Subaru XV scores higher in safety tests. The Subaru XV scores significantly higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests.
Quality: no datano data
Average price (€): 340016 400
Pros and Cons: Subaru Impreza has
  • timing belt engine
  • longer expected engine lifespan
  • lower price
Subaru XV has
  • timing chain engine
  • more power
  • more dynamic
  • lower fuel consumption
  • more full fuel tank mileage
  • higher safety
  • better safety assist technologies
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