Mitsubishi ASX 2013 vs Subaru XV 2012
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.3 Diesel | 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: | 150 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 360 NM | 196 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.8 seconds | 10.7 seconds | |
| Mitsubishi ASX and Subaru XV have the same engine power, but Mitsubishi ASX torque is 164 NM more than Subaru XV. Mitsubishi ASX reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.8 | 6.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.5 l/100km | 8.0 l/100km | |
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The Mitsubishi ASX is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mitsubishi ASX consumes 0.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Subaru XV, which means that by driving the Mitsubishi ASX over 15,000 km in a year you can save 120 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mitsubishi ASX consumes 0.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Subaru XV. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1030 km in combined cycle | 900 km in combined cycle | |
| 1200 km on highway | 1090 km on highway | ||
| 800 km with real consumption | 750 km with real consumption | ||
| Mitsubishi ASX gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Ground clearance: | 180 mm (7.1 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: | 480'000 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 Mitsubishi ASX engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 15 years | 16 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mitsubishi Outlander, Mitsubishi L 200 | 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. Subaru XV might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.30 m | 4.45 m | |
| Width: | 1.77 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.63 m | 1.57 m | |
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Mitsubishi ASX is smaller, but higher. Mitsubishi ASX is 16 cm shorter than the Subaru XV, 1 cm narrower, while the height of Mitsubishi ASX is 6 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 419 litres | 380 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1219 litres | 1270 litres | |
| Even though the car is shorter, Mitsubishi ASX has 39 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. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Subaru XV (by 51 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | high | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 11 000 | 14 800 | |
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