Lexus UX 2018 vs Subaru XV 2017
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 171 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 205 NM | 196 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.2 seconds | 10.6 seconds | |
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Lexus UX is more dynamic to drive. Lexus UX engine produces 21 HP more power than Subaru XV, whereas torque is 9 NM more than Subaru XV. Thanks to more power Lexus UX reaches 100 km/h speed 1.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.8 | 7.1 | |
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The Lexus UX is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Lexus UX consumes 1.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Subaru XV, which means that by driving the Lexus UX over 15,000 km in a year you can save 195 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 47 litres | 63 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 810 km in combined cycle | 880 km in combined cycle | |
| Subaru XV gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| 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) | |
| Ground clearance: | 160 mm (6.3 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: | 300'000 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: | 7 years | 15 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Toyota RAV4 | 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. Subaru XV might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Lexus UX 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: | 4.50 m | 4.47 m | |
| Width: | 1.84 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.52 m | 1.62 m | |
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Lexus UX is larger, but lower. Lexus UX is 3 cm longer than the Subaru XV, 4 cm wider, while the height of Lexus UX is 10 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 385 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1290 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 11.2 meters | 11.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Lexus UX is 0.4 metres less than that of the Subaru XV, which means Lexus UX can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`980 | 1`940 | |
| Safety: | |||
| The Lexus UX scores higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 32 200 | 19 600 | |
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