Subaru XV 2016 vs Jeep Patriot 2007
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| 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: | 147 HP | 140 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 310 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.3 seconds | 11 seconds | |
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Subaru XV is more dynamic to drive. Subaru XV engine produces 7 HP more power than Jeep Patriot, whereas torque is 40 NM more than Jeep Patriot. Thanks to more power Subaru XV reaches 100 km/h speed 1.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.4 | 6.6 | |
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The Subaru XV is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Subaru XV consumes 1.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Jeep Patriot, which means that by driving the Subaru XV over 15,000 km in a year you can save 180 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 52 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1110 km in combined cycle | 780 km in combined cycle | |
| 1300 km on highway | 940 km on highway | ||
| 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) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 390'000 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 Jeep Patriot engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 18 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Subaru Outback, Subaru Forester, Subaru Legacy | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Dodge Journey, Dodge Caliber | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Subaru XV might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Jeep Patriot 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 | 4.41 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.73 m | |
| Height: | 1.57 m | 1.64 m | |
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Subaru XV is larger, but lower. Subaru XV is 4 cm longer than the Jeep Patriot, 5 cm wider, while the height of Subaru XV is 7 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 380 litres | 652 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1270 litres | 1777 litres | |
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Jeep Patriot has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Subaru XV has 272 litres less trunk space than the Jeep Patriot. This could mean that the Subaru XV uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Jeep Patriot (by 507 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`960 | 2`000 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 11 000 | 5400 | |
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