Subaru XV 2017 vs Subaru Forester 2018
Select specific versions of each model (by engine capacity, power, drivetrain and gearbox) for an accurate comparison
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engines: | 1.6 - 2.0 (petrol, hybrid) | 2.0 - 2.5 (petrol) | |
| Both cars are available with petrol engines. Subaru XV is available also with hybrid engines. Hybrid engines offer superior fuel efficiency and reduced emissions compared to conventional engine types. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 114 - 150 HP | 150 - 185 HP | |
| Torque: | 150 - 196 NM | 196 - 238 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.6 - 13.9 seconds | 9.9 - 10.3 seconds | |
| In general, Subaru Forester 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): | 6.6 - 7.1 | 7.2 - 8.2 | |
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Subaru XV petrol engines consumes on average 0.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than Subaru Forester. 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: | 200 - 221 mm (7.9 - 8.7 inches) | 220 - 221 mm (8.7 - 8.7 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Subaru Forester 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: | 4.47 m | 4.63 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.59 m | 1.73 m | |
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Subaru XV is smaller. Subaru XV is 16 cm shorter than the Subaru Forester, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Subaru XV is 14 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 450 litres | 2155 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1310 litres | 1779 litres | |
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Subaru Forester has more luggage space. Subaru XV has 1705 litres less trunk space than the Subaru Forester. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Subaru Forester (by 469 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.7 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Subaru XV is 0.9 metres more than that of the Subaru Forester, which means Subaru XV can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | ~ 1`902 kg | ~ 2`223 kg | |
| Net weight: | ~ 1`523 kg | ~ 1`655 kg | |
| Load capacity: | ~ 379 kg | ~ 568 kg | |
| Subaru XV load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 50 procentiem less than Subaru Forester. Therefore, Subaru Forester is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | |||
| The Subaru Forester scores higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 18 800 | 17 000 | |
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