Renault Kadjar 2015 vs Subaru XV 2012
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.2 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: | 130 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 205 NM | 196 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.1 seconds | 10.7 seconds | |
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Renault Kadjar is more dynamic to drive. Renault Kadjar engine produces 20 HP less power than Subaru XV, but torque is 9 NM more than Subaru XV. Despite less power, Renault Kadjar reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.6 | 6.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.6 l/100km | 8.0 l/100km | |
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The Renault Kadjar is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Renault Kadjar consumes 1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Subaru XV, which means that by driving the Renault Kadjar over 15,000 km in a year you can save 150 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Renault Kadjar consumes 0.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Subaru XV. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1070 km in combined cycle | 900 km in combined cycle | |
| 1220 km on highway | 1090 km on highway | ||
| 780 km with real consumption | 750 km with real consumption | ||
| Renault Kadjar 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: | 200 mm (7.9 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 | |||
| Engine production duration: | 7 years | 16 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Renault Scenic, Renault Megane, Dacia Duster, Dacia Dokker | 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.45 m | 4.45 m | |
| Width: | 1.84 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.61 m | 1.57 m | |
| Renault Kadjar and Subaru XV are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 472 litres | 380 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1478 litres | 1270 litres | |
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Renault Kadjar has more luggage capacity. Renault Kadjar has 92 litres more trunk space than the Subaru XV. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Renault Kadjar (by 208 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.7 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Renault Kadjar is 0.1 metres more than that of the Subaru XV. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`853 | 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: | average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 11 000 | 14 800 | |
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