Audi Q3 2018 vs Subaru XV 2017
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.5 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: | 150 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 250 NM | 196 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.2 seconds | 10.6 seconds | |
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Audi Q3 is more dynamic to drive. Audi Q3 and Subaru XV have the same engine power, but Audi Q3 torque is 54 NM more than Subaru XV. Audi Q3 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.9 | 7.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.8 l/100km | 8.6 l/100km | |
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The Audi Q3 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Audi Q3 consumes 1.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Subaru XV, which means that by driving the Audi Q3 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 180 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Audi Q3 consumes 0.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Subaru XV. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 58 litres | 63 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 980 km in combined cycle | 880 km in combined cycle | |
| 1090 km on highway | 1060 km on highway | ||
| 740 km with real consumption | 730 km with real consumption | ||
| Audi Q3 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 330'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 7 years | 14 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 7 other car models, including Skoda Octavia, Audi A3, Skoda Superb, Audi A1, Skoda Scala | 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. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Audi Q3 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: | 4.48 m | 4.47 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.62 m | 1.62 m | |
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Audi Q3 is larger. Audi Q3 is 2 cm longer than the Subaru XV, 6 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 530 litres | 385 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1525 litres | 1290 litres | |
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Audi Q3 has more luggage capacity. Audi Q3 has 145 litres more trunk space than the Subaru XV. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Audi Q3 (by 235 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.8 meters | 11.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Audi Q3 is 0.2 metres more than that of the Subaru XV. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`070 | 1`940 | |
| Safety: | |||
| The Audi Q3 scores significantly higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | high | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 30 400 | 21 200 | |
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