Subaru XV 2012 vs Volkswagen Tiguan 2015
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.4 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: | 114 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 150 NM | 250 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.8 seconds | 9.3 seconds | |
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Volkswagen Tiguan is a more dynamic driving. Subaru XV engine produces 36 HP less power than Volkswagen Tiguan, whereas torque is 100 NM less than Volkswagen Tiguan. Due to the lower power, Subaru XV reaches 100 km/h speed 4.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.3 | 6.7 | |
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The Subaru XV is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Subaru XV consumes 0.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Tiguan, which means that by driving the Subaru XV over 15,000 km in a year you can save 60 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 64 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 950 km in combined cycle | 950 km in combined cycle | |
| 1090 km on highway | 1080 km on highway | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Ground clearance: | 220 mm (8.7 inches) | 200 mm (7.9 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: | 300'000 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 Volkswagen Tiguan engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 15 years | 12 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat, Audi A4, Volkswagen Golf, Skoda Octavia | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Volkswagen Tiguan 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. | |||
| Volkswagen Tiguan 2015 1.4 engine: One of the most notorious issues with this engine series is excessive oil consumption caused by stuck piston rings. Another common problem is the actuator of the turbocharger’s wastegate, which is prone to ... More about Volkswagen Tiguan 2015 1.4 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.45 m | 4.43 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.57 m | 1.70 m | |
| Subaru XV is 2 cm longer than the Volkswagen Tiguan, 3 cm narrower, while the height of Subaru XV is 13 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 380 litres | 470 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1270 litres | 1510 litres | |
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Volkswagen Tiguan has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, This could mean that the Subaru XV uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volkswagen Tiguan (by 240 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 12 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Subaru XV is 1.4 metres less than that of the Volkswagen Tiguan, which means Subaru XV can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | no data | 2`060 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 12 800 | 9000 | |
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