Subaru XV 2012 vs Volkswagen Tiguan 2011
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 1.4 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 | 122 HP | |
| Torque: | 196 NM | 200 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 28 HP more power than Volkswagen Tiguan, but torque is 4 NM less than Volkswagen Tiguan. Thanks to more power Subaru XV reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.6 | 6.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.0 l/100km | 8.0 l/100km | |
| By specification Subaru XV consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Tiguan, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Subaru XV could require 15 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 64 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 900 km in combined cycle | 980 km in combined cycle | |
| 1090 km on highway | 1160 km on highway | ||
| 750 km with real consumption | 800 km with real consumption | ||
| Volkswagen Tiguan 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 | 380'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 16 years | 9 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Subaru Forester, Subaru Impreza, Subaru Legacy | Installed on at least 11 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat, Volkswagen Golf, Skoda Octavia, Audi A3, Skoda Yeti | |
| 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. | |||
| 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 Volkswagen Tiguan 2011 1.4 engine: The engine is prone to increased vibration at idle. The engine is also very demanding on fuel quality. The timing chain has a low life expectancy and must be monitored. Turbine problems are also common. | |||
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 |
1270 litres | 1510 litres | |
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Volkswagen Tiguan has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Subaru XV has 90 litres less trunk space than the Volkswagen Tiguan. 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 (kg): | no data | 2`080 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 13 200 | 10 000 | |
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