Kia Sportage 2018 vs Subaru XV 2017
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 185 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 196 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.5 seconds | 10.6 seconds | |
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Kia Sportage is more dynamic to drive. Kia Sportage engine produces 35 HP more power than Subaru XV, whereas torque is 204 NM more than Subaru XV. Thanks to more power Kia Sportage reaches 100 km/h speed 1.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.3 | 7.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.0 l/100km | 8.6 l/100km | |
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The Kia Sportage is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Kia Sportage consumes 0.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Subaru XV, which means that by driving the Kia Sportage over 15,000 km in a year you can save 120 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Kia Sportage consumes 0.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Subaru XV. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 63 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 870 km in combined cycle | 880 km in combined cycle | |
| 1030 km on highway | 1060 km on highway | ||
| 680 km with real consumption | 730 km with real consumption | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Ground clearance: | 172 mm (6.8 inches) | 221 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: | 350'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 16 years | 15 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Hyundai Santa FE, Hyundai Tucson, Kia Sorento, Hyundai ix35 | 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. Kia Sportage might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Kia Sportage 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. | |||
| Kia Sportage 2018 2.0 engine: The diesel engine is highly reliable when properly maintained, offering an excellent balance of power and fuel efficiency. However, it has several important characteristics and issues that should be ... More about Kia Sportage 2018 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.49 m | 4.47 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.65 m | 1.62 m | |
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Kia Sportage is larger. Kia Sportage is 2 cm longer than the Subaru XV, 6 cm wider, while the height of Kia Sportage is 3 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 466 litres | 385 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1428 litres | 1290 litres | |
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Kia Sportage has more luggage capacity. Kia Sportage has 81 litres more trunk space than the Subaru XV. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Kia Sportage (by 138 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 11.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Kia Sportage is 1 metres less than that of the Subaru XV, which means Kia Sportage can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`250 | 1`940 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Subaru XV scores higher in safety tests. The Kia Sportage scores higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | below average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 22 400 | 19 600 | |
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