Subaru XV 2016 vs Kia Sportage 2016
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 1.7 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 147 HP | 115 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 280 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.3 seconds | 11.5 seconds | |
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Subaru XV is more dynamic to drive. Subaru XV engine produces 32 HP more power than Kia Sportage, whereas torque is 70 NM more than Kia Sportage. Thanks to more power Subaru XV reaches 100 km/h speed 2.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.4 | 4.2 | |
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The Kia Sportage is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Subaru XV consumes 1.2 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 180 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1110 km in combined cycle | 1470 km in combined cycle | |
| 1300 km on highway | 1470 km on highway | ||
| Kia Sportage 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 | |||
| Engine production duration: | 17 years | 9 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Subaru Outback, Subaru Forester, Subaru Legacy | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Hyundai Tucson, Hyundai i40, Hyundai ix35, Kia Optima | |
| 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 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.45 m | 4.48 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.57 m | 1.64 m | |
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Subaru XV is smaller. Subaru XV is 3 cm shorter than the Kia Sportage, 8 cm narrower, while the height of Subaru XV is 7 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 380 litres | 491 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1270 litres | no data | |
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Kia Sportage has more luggage space. Subaru XV has 111 litres less trunk space than the Kia Sportage. | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | 10.6 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`960 | 2`000 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | low | |
| Average price (€): | 12 000 | 12 000 | |
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