Subaru XV 2017 vs Kia Sportage 2018
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Subaru XV) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Kia Sportage) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 185 HP | |
| Torque: | 196 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.6 seconds | 9.5 seconds | |
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Kia Sportage is a more dynamic driving. Subaru XV engine produces 35 HP less power than Kia Sportage, whereas torque is 204 NM less than Kia Sportage. Due to the lower power, Subaru XV reaches 100 km/h speed 1.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.1 | 6.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.6 l/100km | 8.0 l/100km | |
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The Kia Sportage is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Subaru XV consumes 0.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Kia Sportage, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Subaru XV could require 120 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Subaru XV consumes 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Kia Sportage. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 63 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 880 km in combined cycle | 870 km in combined cycle | |
| 1060 km on highway | 1030 km on highway | ||
| 730 km with real consumption | 680 km with real consumption | ||
| 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) | 172 mm (6.8 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Subaru XV can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 15 years | 16 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Subaru Forester | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Hyundai Santa FE, Hyundai Tucson, Kia Sorento, Hyundai ix35 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Kia Sportage might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Kia Sportage 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. | |||
| Kia Sportage 2018 2.0 engine: The diesel engine is highly reliable when properly maintained, offering an excellent balance of power and fuel efficiency. However, it has several important characteristics and issues that should be ... More about Kia Sportage 2018 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.47 m | 4.49 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.62 m | 1.65 m | |
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Subaru XV is smaller. Subaru XV is 2 cm shorter than the Kia Sportage, 6 cm narrower, while the height of Subaru XV is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 385 litres | 466 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1290 litres | 1428 litres | |
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Kia Sportage has more luggage space. Subaru XV has 81 litres less trunk space than the Kia Sportage. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Kia Sportage (by 138 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.6 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Subaru XV is 1 metres more than that of the Kia Sportage, which means Subaru XV can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`940 | 2`250 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Subaru XV scores higher in safety tests. The Kia Sportage scores higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | no data | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 19 400 | 21 600 | |
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