Kia Sportage 2018 vs Subaru XV 2012
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 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: | 177 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 265 NM | 196 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.1 seconds | 10.7 seconds | |
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Kia Sportage is more dynamic to drive. Kia Sportage engine produces 27 HP more power than Subaru XV, whereas torque is 69 NM more than Subaru XV. Thanks to more power Kia Sportage reaches 100 km/h speed 1.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.8 | 6.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.9 l/100km | 8.0 l/100km | |
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The Subaru XV is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Kia Sportage consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Subaru XV, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Kia Sportage could require 30 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Kia Sportage consumes 0.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Subaru XV. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 910 km in combined cycle | 900 km in combined cycle | |
| 910 km on highway | 1090 km on highway | ||
| 690 km with real consumption | 750 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Ground clearance: | 172 mm (6.8 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: | 250'000 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 Subaru XV engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 14 years | 16 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 9 other car models, including Kia Ceed, Hyundai Sonata, Hyundai Tucson, Hyundai Elantra | 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. Kia Sportage might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.49 m | 4.45 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.65 m | 1.57 m | |
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Kia Sportage is larger. Kia Sportage is 4 cm longer than the Subaru XV, 8 cm wider, while the height of Kia Sportage is 8 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 503 litres | 380 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1492 litres | 1270 litres | |
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Kia Sportage has more luggage capacity. Kia Sportage has 123 litres more trunk space than the Subaru XV. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Kia Sportage (by 222 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Kia Sportage is 0.4 metres more than that of the Subaru XV, which means Kia Sportage can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`200 | no data | |
| Safety: | |||
| The Subaru XV scores higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | below average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 21 800 | 14 800 | |
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