Subaru XV 2015 vs Mercedes GLA 2013
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 156 HP | |
| Torque: | 196 NM | 250 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.7 seconds | 8.8 seconds | |
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Mercedes GLA is a more dynamic driving. Subaru XV engine produces 6 HP less power than Mercedes GLA, whereas torque is 54 NM less than Mercedes GLA. Due to the lower power, Subaru XV reaches 100 km/h speed 1.9 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.0 | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 50 litres | |
| 740 km with real consumption | 610 km with real consumption | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 14 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Subaru Forester | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes A klase, Mercedes B klase, Mercedes CLA | |
| 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 Mercedes GLA 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 | 4.42 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.62 m | 1.49 m | |
| Subaru XV is 3 cm longer than the Mercedes GLA, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Subaru XV is 12 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 421 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1235 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 11.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Subaru XV is 1.2 metres less than that of the Mercedes GLA, which means Subaru XV can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`940 | 1`920 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 14 800 | 23 600 | |
| Pros and Cons: |
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