Subaru XV 2012 vs Hyundai ix35 2013
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 166 HP | |
| Torque: | 196 NM | 205 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.7 seconds | 11.5 seconds | |
| Subaru XV engine produces 16 HP less power than Hyundai ix35, whereas torque is 9 NM less than Hyundai ix35. Despite less power, Subaru XV reaches 100 km/h speed 0.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.6 | 7.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.0 l/100km | 9.5 l/100km | |
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The Subaru XV is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Subaru XV consumes 1.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Hyundai ix35, which means that by driving the Subaru XV over 15,000 km in a year you can save 195 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Subaru XV consumes 1.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Hyundai ix35. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 58 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 900 km in combined cycle | 730 km in combined cycle | |
| 1090 km on highway | 930 km on highway | ||
| 750 km with real consumption | 610 km with real consumption | ||
| Subaru XV gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 16 years | 14 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Subaru Forester, Subaru Impreza, Subaru Legacy | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Kia Sportage, Hyundai Tucson, Hyundai i40, Kia Carens | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Hyundai ix35 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Hyundai ix35 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.45 m | 4.41 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.57 m | 1.67 m | |
| Subaru XV is 4 cm longer than the Hyundai ix35, 4 cm narrower, while the height of Subaru XV is 10 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 380 litres | 591 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1270 litres | no data | |
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Hyundai ix35 has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Subaru XV has 211 litres less trunk space than the Hyundai ix35. This could mean that the Subaru XV uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 1`980 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 14 800 | 9600 | |
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