Subaru XV 2012 vs Jeep Compass 2013
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.1 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Subaru XV) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Jeep Compass) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
| 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 | 10.9 seconds | |
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Subaru XV is more dynamic to drive. Subaru XV engine produces 14 HP more power than Jeep Compass, but torque is 124 NM less than Jeep Compass. Thanks to more power Subaru XV reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.6 | 6.0 | |
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The Jeep Compass is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Subaru XV consumes 0.6 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 90 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 51 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 900 km in combined cycle | 850 km in combined cycle | |
| 1090 km on highway | 960 km on highway | ||
| Subaru XV gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| 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) | |
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. | |||
| Subaru XV 2012 2.0 engine: The Subaru EJ204 is a naturally aspirated 2.0-liter boxer engine producing around 150–160 hp, widely used in models such as Impreza, Legacy, and Forester between 1999 and 2015. It is generally regarded as a durable engine, but like many units from the EJ ... More about Subaru XV 2012 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.45 m | 4.47 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.57 m | 1.66 m | |
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Subaru XV is smaller. Subaru XV is 2 cm shorter than the Jeep Compass, 3 cm narrower, while the height of Subaru XV is 9 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 380 litres | 458 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1270 litres | no data | |
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Jeep Compass has more luggage space. Subaru XV has 78 litres less trunk space than the Jeep Compass. | |||
| 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`045 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 13 200 | 6800 | |
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