Subaru XV 2017 vs Subaru Forester 2018
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 114 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 150 NM | 196 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.9 seconds | 10.3 seconds | |
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Subaru Forester is a more dynamic driving. Subaru XV engine produces 36 HP less power than Subaru Forester, whereas torque is 46 NM less than Subaru Forester. Due to the lower power, Subaru XV reaches 100 km/h speed 3.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.6 | 7.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.7 l/100km | 8.2 l/100km | |
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The Subaru XV is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Subaru XV consumes 0.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Subaru Forester, which means that by driving the Subaru XV over 15,000 km in a year you can save 90 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Subaru XV consumes 0.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Subaru Forester. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 63 litres | 63 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 950 km in combined cycle | 870 km in combined cycle | |
| 1100 km on highway | 1010 km on highway | ||
| 810 km with real consumption | 760 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) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Ground clearance: | 221 mm (8.7 inches) | 220 mm (8.7 inches) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 300'000 km | 350'000 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 Forester engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 15 years | 16 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Used also on Subaru XV | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Subaru Forester might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.47 m | 4.63 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.60 m | 1.73 m | |
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Subaru XV is smaller. Subaru XV is 16 cm shorter than the Subaru Forester, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Subaru XV is 14 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 385 litres | 505 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1310 litres | 1779 litres | |
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Subaru Forester has more luggage space. Subaru XV has 120 litres less trunk space than the Subaru Forester. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Subaru Forester (by 469 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.6 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Subaru XV is 0.8 metres more than that of the Subaru Forester, which means Subaru XV can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | 1`940 kg | 2`223 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`408 kg | 1`655 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 532 kg | 568 kg | |
| Safety: | |||
| The Subaru Forester scores higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 19 000 | 17 000 | |
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