Subaru XV 2017 vs Audi Q3 2018
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 1.5 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 196 NM | 250 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.6 seconds | 9.2 seconds | |
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Audi Q3 is a more dynamic driving. Subaru XV and Audi Q3 have the same engine power, but Subaru XV torque is 54 NM less than Audi Q3. Subaru XV reaches 100 km/h speed 1.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.1 | 5.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.6 l/100km | 7.8 l/100km | |
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The Audi Q3 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Subaru XV consumes 1.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi Q3, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Subaru XV could require 180 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Subaru XV consumes 0.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi Q3. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 63 litres | 58 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 880 km in combined cycle | 980 km in combined cycle | |
| 1060 km on highway | 1090 km on highway | ||
| 730 km with real consumption | 740 km with real consumption | ||
| Audi Q3 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 330'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 15 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Subaru Forester | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Skoda Octavia, Audi A3, Skoda Superb, Skoda Scala, Audi A1 | |
| 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 Audi Q3 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. | |||
| Audi Q3 2018 1.5 engine: The engine is praised for being both flexible and torquey, delivering impressive performance for its horsepower rating. It is also remarkably fuel-efficient. However, the engine is very demanding when it comes ... More about Audi Q3 2018 1.5 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.47 m | 4.48 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.62 m | 1.62 m | |
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Subaru XV is smaller. Subaru XV is 2 cm shorter than the Audi Q3, 6 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 385 litres | 530 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1290 litres | 1525 litres | |
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Audi Q3 has more luggage space. Subaru XV has 145 litres less trunk space than the Audi Q3. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Audi Q3 (by 235 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.6 meters | 11.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Subaru XV is 0.2 metres less than that of the Audi Q3. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`940 | 2`070 | |
| Safety: | |||
| The Audi Q3 scores significantly higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | no data | high | |
| Average price (€): | 19 600 | 32 000 | |
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