Subaru XV 2012 vs Jeep Compass 2011
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.1 Diesel | |
| 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 | 136 HP | |
| Torque: | 196 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.7 seconds | 10.6 seconds | |
| Subaru XV engine produces 14 HP more power than Jeep Compass, but torque is 124 NM less than Jeep Compass. Despite the higher power, Subaru XV reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.6 | 6.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.0 l/100km | 7.8 l/100km | |
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The Jeep Compass is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Subaru XV consumes 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Jeep Compass, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Subaru XV could require 75 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Subaru XV consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Jeep Compass. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 51 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 900 km in combined cycle | 830 km in combined cycle | |
| 1090 km on highway | 940 km on highway | ||
| 750 km with real consumption | 650 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) | |
| Ground clearance: | 220 mm (8.7 inches) | 205 mm (8.1 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 | 420'000 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 Jeep Compass engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 16 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Subaru Forester, Subaru Impreza, Subaru Legacy | Used only for this car | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Subaru XV might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Jeep Compass 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 | 4.45 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.57 m | 1.66 m | |
| Subaru XV and Jeep Compass are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 380 litres | 328 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1270 litres | 1269 litres | |
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Subaru XV has more luggage capacity. Subaru XV has 52 litres more trunk space than the Jeep Compass. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Subaru XV (by 1 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Subaru XV is 0.2 metres less than that of the Jeep Compass. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 2`000 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Subaru XV scores higher in safety tests, but Jeep Compass is better rated in child safety tests. The Subaru XV scores significantly higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 14 800 | 6600 | |
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