Subaru XV 2012 vs Volkswagen Tiguan 2007
| 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 | 170 HP | |
| Torque: | 196 NM | 280 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.7 seconds | 9.9 seconds | |
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Volkswagen Tiguan is a more dynamic driving. Subaru XV engine produces 20 HP less power than Volkswagen Tiguan, whereas torque is 84 NM less than Volkswagen Tiguan. Due to the lower power, Subaru XV reaches 100 km/h speed 0.8 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.6 | 9.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.0 l/100km | 11.0 l/100km | |
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The Subaru XV is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Subaru XV consumes 3.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Tiguan, which means that by driving the Subaru XV over 15,000 km in a year you can save 495 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Subaru XV consumes 3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Tiguan. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 64 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 900 km in combined cycle | 640 km in combined cycle | |
| 1090 km on highway | 830 km on highway | ||
| 750 km with real consumption | 580 km with real consumption | ||
| 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) | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 360'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 16 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Subaru Forester, Subaru Impreza, Subaru Legacy | Used also on Audi Q3 | |
| 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 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 | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.45 m | 4.43 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.57 m | 1.69 m | |
| Subaru XV is 2 cm longer than the Volkswagen Tiguan, 3 cm narrower, while the height of Subaru XV is 12 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`220 | |
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| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 13 200 | 6600 | |
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