Jeep Compass 2011 vs Subaru XV 2012
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.1 Diesel | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing 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: | 136 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 NM | 196 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.6 seconds | 10.7 seconds | |
| Jeep Compass engine produces 14 HP less power than Subaru XV, but torque is 124 NM more than Subaru XV. Despite less power, Jeep Compass reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.1 | 6.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.8 l/100km | 8.0 l/100km | |
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The Jeep Compass is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Jeep Compass consumes 0.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Subaru XV, which means that by driving the Jeep Compass over 15,000 km in a year you can save 75 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Jeep Compass consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Subaru XV. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 51 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 830 km in combined cycle | 900 km in combined cycle | |
| 940 km on highway | 1090 km on highway | ||
| 650 km with real consumption | 750 km with real consumption | ||
| Subaru XV gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Ground clearance: | 205 mm (8.1 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. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 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 Jeep Compass engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 5 years | 16 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Installed 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 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Jeep Compass 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: | 4.45 m | 4.45 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.66 m | 1.57 m | |
| Jeep Compass and Subaru XV are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 328 litres | 380 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1269 litres | 1270 litres | |
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Subaru XV has more luggage space. Jeep Compass has 52 litres less trunk space than the Subaru XV. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Subaru XV (by 1 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Jeep Compass is 0.2 metres more than that of the Subaru XV. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`000 | no 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 data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 6600 | 14 800 | |
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