Mercedes GLA 2023 vs Subaru XV 2021
Select specific versions of each model (by engine capacity, power, drivetrain and gearbox) for an accurate comparison
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Mercedes GLA is available with front wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive, while Subaru XV can be equipped only with four wheel (4x4) drive. All-wheel drive models tend to consume more fuel, so if you don't need off road capabilities, Mercedes GLA also offers 2-wheel drive versions for fuel economy. 2WD versions also have lower maintenance costs. | |||
| Engines: | 1.3 - 2.0 (petrol, diesel, hybrid) | 1.6 - 2.0 (petrol) | |
| Both cars are available with petrol engines. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 116 - 421 HP | 114 - 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 230 - 500 NM | 150 - 194 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 4.3 - 11 seconds | 10.7 - 13.9 seconds | |
| In general, Mercedes GLA are available with more powerful and dynamic engines than Subaru XV. Select a car version for a more accurate comparison! | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 1.4 - 10.0 | 6.5 - 6.9 | |
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Mercedes GLA petrol engines consumes on average 3.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than Subaru XV. This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version! | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 143 mm (5.6 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.44 m | 4.49 m | |
| Width: | 1.85 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.59 m | 1.60 m | |
| Mercedes GLA is 5 cm shorter than the Subaru XV, 5 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 435 litres | 385 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
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Mercedes GLA has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, 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: | 12.3 meters | 11.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes GLA is 0.7 metres more than that of the Subaru XV, which means Mercedes GLA can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | ~ 2`191 kg | ~ 2`005 kg | |
| Net weight: | ~ 1`616 kg | ~ 1`481 kg | |
| Load capacity: | ~ 575 kg | ~ 524 kg | |
| Mercedes GLA load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 9 procentiem more than Subaru XV. Therefore, Mercedes GLA is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | no data | 19 600 | |
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