Subaru Legacy 2012 vs Subaru XV 2011
| 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: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 109 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 310 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.6 seconds | 9.3 seconds | |
| Subaru Legacy engine produces 41 HP more power than Subaru XV, whereas torque is 40 NM more than Subaru XV. Despite the higher power, Subaru Legacy reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.1 | 5.6 | |
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The Subaru XV is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Subaru Legacy consumes 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Subaru XV, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Subaru Legacy could require 75 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 65 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1060 km in combined cycle | 1070 km in combined cycle | |
| 1220 km on highway | 1200 km on highway | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Ground clearance: | 150 mm (5.9 inches) | 220 mm (8.7 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.76 m | 4.45 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.51 m | 1.57 m | |
| Subaru Legacy is 31 cm longer than the Subaru XV, width is practically the same , while the height of Subaru Legacy is 7 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 416 litres | 380 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
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Subaru Legacy has more luggage capacity. Subaru Legacy has 36 litres more trunk space than the Subaru XV. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.1 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Subaru Legacy is 0.5 metres more than that of the Subaru XV, which means Subaru Legacy can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 9200 | 16 200 | |
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