Kia Sportage 2014 vs Subaru XV 2012
| Gearbox: | Manual | 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: | 135 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 164 NM | 196 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.1 seconds | 10.7 seconds | |
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Subaru XV is a more dynamic driving. Kia Sportage engine produces 15 HP less power than Subaru XV, whereas torque is 32 NM less than Subaru XV. Due to the lower power, Kia Sportage reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.4 | 6.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.1 l/100km | 8.0 l/100km | |
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By specification Kia Sportage consumes 0.2 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 30 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Kia Sportage consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Subaru XV. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 58 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 900 km in combined cycle | 900 km in combined cycle | |
| 1000 km on highway | 1090 km on highway | ||
| 710 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: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
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 Kia Sportage engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 16 years | 16 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Kia Ceed, Hyundai Tucson, Hyundai Elantra, Hyundai i30 | 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. | |||
| Kia Sportage 2014 1.6 engine: The engine is generally a reliable design and not particularly sensitive to fuel quality. However, it is prone to several common issues. One of the most widespread problems is the rapid buildup of carbon ... More about Kia Sportage 2014 1.6 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.44 m | 4.45 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.63 m | 1.57 m | |
| Kia Sportage is 1 cm shorter than the Subaru XV, 8 cm wider, while the height of Kia Sportage is 6 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 564 litres | 380 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1270 litres | |
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Kia Sportage has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Kia Sportage has 184 litres more trunk space than the Subaru XV. The Subaru XV may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Kia Sportage is 0.2 metres more than that of the Subaru XV. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`830 | no data | |
| Safety: | |||
| Subaru XV is better rated in child safety tests. The Subaru XV scores higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | low | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 10 800 | 14 200 | |
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