Subaru XV 2017 vs Subaru Impreza 2017
| Body: | Crossover / SUV | Sedan | |
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| Crossovers and SUVs have better off-road capabilities (higher ground clearance, can have 4x4 drive), they are preferable for driving on unpaved roads and rural areas. Also, the driver's seating position is higher in a crossover or SUVs, which provides better visibility also in city. This usually comes at the cost of higher fuel consumption, increased weight and higher maintenance costs. | |||
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 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 | 268 HP | |
| Torque: | 196 NM | 350 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.6 seconds | 6.3 seconds | |
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Subaru Impreza is a more dynamic driving. Subaru XV engine produces 118 HP less power than Subaru Impreza, whereas torque is 154 NM less than Subaru Impreza. Due to the lower power, Subaru XV reaches 100 km/h speed 4.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.1 | 8.6 | |
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The Subaru XV is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Subaru XV consumes 1.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Subaru Impreza, which means that by driving the Subaru XV over 15,000 km in a year you can save 225 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 63 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 880 km in combined cycle | 690 km in combined cycle | |
| 1060 km on highway | 890 km on highway | ||
| Subaru XV gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 300'000 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 XV engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 15 years | 27 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Subaru Forester | Used only for this car | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.47 m | 4.60 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.62 m | 1.48 m | |
| Subaru XV is 13 cm shorter than the Subaru Impreza, width is practically the same , while the height of Subaru XV is 14 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 385 litres | 460 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
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Subaru Impreza has more luggage space. Subaru XV has 75 litres less trunk space than the Subaru Impreza. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.6 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Subaru XV is 0.6 metres more than that of the Subaru Impreza, which means Subaru XV can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`940 | 2`000 | |
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| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 19 600 | 31 000 | |
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