Subaru XV 2016 vs Mercedes GLA 2017
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.1 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 147 HP | 177 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 350 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.3 seconds | 7.7 seconds | |
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Mercedes GLA is a more dynamic driving. Subaru XV engine produces 30 HP less power than Mercedes GLA, the torque is the same for both cars. Due to the lower power, Subaru XV reaches 100 km/h speed 1.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.4 | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 50 litres | |
| 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 | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 17 years | 15 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Subaru Outback, Subaru Forester, Subaru Legacy | Installed on at least 13 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes E klase, Mercedes ML, Mercedes A klase | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mercedes GLA might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Mercedes GLA 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. | |||
| Mercedes GLA 2017 2.1 engine: The engine has a long service life if it is serviced on time and has reasonable fuel consumption. The most common problems are caused by the engine chain tensioner and the fuel delivery system. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.45 m | 4.42 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.57 m | 1.49 m | |
| Subaru XV is 3 cm longer than the Mercedes GLA, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Subaru XV is 8 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 380 litres | 421 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1270 litres | 1235 litres | |
| Despite its longer length, Subaru XV has 41 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes GLA. 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 Subaru XV (by 35 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | 11.8 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`960 | 2`035 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 12 000 | 17 400 | |
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