Subaru XV 2012 vs Kia Sportage 2015
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 1.6 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 | 177 HP | |
| Torque: | 196 NM | 265 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.7 seconds | 9.1 seconds | |
|
Kia Sportage is a more dynamic driving. Subaru XV engine produces 27 HP less power than Kia Sportage, whereas torque is 69 NM less than Kia Sportage. Due to the lower power, Subaru XV reaches 100 km/h speed 1.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.6 | 7.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.0 l/100km | 9.2 l/100km | |
|
The Subaru XV is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Subaru XV consumes 0.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Kia Sportage, which means that by driving the Subaru XV over 15,000 km in a year you can save 135 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Subaru XV consumes 1.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Kia Sportage. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 900 km in combined cycle | 820 km in combined cycle | |
| 1090 km on highway | 1000 km on highway | ||
| 750 km with real consumption | 670 km with real consumption | ||
| Subaru XV gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 250'000 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 Subaru XV engine could be longer. | |||
| 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 9 other car models, including Kia Ceed, Hyundai Sonata, Hyundai Tucson, Hyundai Elantra | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Kia Sportage might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.45 m | 4.48 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.57 m | 1.66 m | |
|
Subaru XV is smaller. Subaru XV is 3 cm shorter than the Kia Sportage, 8 cm narrower, while the height of Subaru XV is 9 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 380 litres | 466 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1270 litres | no data | |
|
Kia Sportage has more luggage space. Subaru XV has 86 litres less trunk space than the Kia Sportage. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 2`190 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Subaru XV is better rated in child safety tests. The Subaru XV scores higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | no data | low | |
| Average price (€): | 14 800 | 13 200 | |
| Pros and Cons: |
Subaru XV has
|
Kia Sportage has
| |