Renault Kadjar 2018 vs Subaru XV 2017
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.3 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 159 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 270 NM | 196 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.3 seconds | 10.6 seconds | |
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Renault Kadjar is more dynamic to drive. Renault Kadjar engine produces 9 HP more power than Subaru XV, whereas torque is 74 NM more than Subaru XV. Thanks to more power Renault Kadjar reaches 100 km/h speed 1.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 7.1 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 63 litres | |
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Ground clearance: | 200 mm (7.9 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: | 350'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 15 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Renault Scenic, Renault Megane, Dacia Duster, Dacia Dokker | 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. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Renault Kadjar 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. | |||
| Renault Kadjar 2018 1.3 engine: The engine is reliable. However, in the event of problems, getting spare parts and repairs can be difficult. Fuel consumption is reasonable, and the engine is not too demanding on fuel quality. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.49 m | 4.47 m | |
| Width: | 1.84 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.61 m | 1.62 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Renault Kadjar is 2 cm longer than the Subaru XV, 4 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 472 litres | 385 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1478 litres | 1290 litres | |
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Renault Kadjar has more luggage capacity. Renault Kadjar has 87 litres more trunk space than the Subaru XV. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Renault Kadjar (by 188 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.7 meters | 11.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Renault Kadjar is 0.9 metres less than that of the Subaru XV, which means Renault Kadjar can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`918 | 1`940 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 18 000 | 19 600 | |
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